Idioms Quiz - 02

Idioms Quiz
General English Questions and Answers
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets.

1. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father (became very angry) when he discovered that I had borrowed his car.

a. blacked out

b. bit his tongue

c. blew his top

d. blew his mind

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
There is a lot of (unpleasant feelings) between the two groups of people.

a. bad blood

b. blood sweat and tears

c. beating the clock

d. bargaining for something

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I met my cousin at the library (without planning).

a. by all appearances

b. by the skin of my teeth

c. by the sweat of my brow

d. by chance

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
All of the students worked hard to (make the dance happen).

a. bring off the dance

b. bring around the dance

c. bring the dance into question

d. bring the dance to a head

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My mother usually (is agreeable) to try new things.

a. is game

b. is the case

c. is off

d. is all ears

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We are trying to (be patient and endure) the new employee and his lack of experience.

a. beat a path to

b. beg to differ with

c. bear in mind

d. bear with

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I was (unable to pay) when I went to the store so I went home to get some more money.

a. caught unawares

b. caught in the middle

c. caught short

d. cut down to size

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I was very angry at first but now I have begun to (quiet down).

a. call it a day

b. calm down

c. catch forty winks

d. champ at the bit

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl suddenly decided to (interrupt) our conversation.

a. buckle down to

b. butt in on

c. bid adieu to

d. bone up on

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The houses along the seashore (withstood the worst part of) the hurricane.

a. bore a grudge against

b. beat a hasty retreat from

c. began to see the light of

d. bore the brunt of

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