Idioms Quiz - 03

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:
We drove all day and were able to (travel a great distance).

a. create an uproar

b. cover a lot of ground

c. crash and burn

d. control the purse strings

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss is (making the decisions) for the new project.

a. coming to life

b. calling the shots

c. cooking the books

d. cracking a book

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The young man had to (improve his performance) or he would be fired from his job.

a. clean up his act

b. change hands

c. come to the fore

d. come up smelling like roses

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
They decided to (cancel) the tennis match because of the rain.

a. chance upon

b. call off

c. clear out

d. cross out

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the stadium to (encourage) the team.

a. choke up

b. cheer up

c. cheer on

d. count out

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I had to (produce) many essays when I was in university.

a. crank out

b. cover for

c. count in

d. close in on

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The parents had to (set a limit) and refused to give their son any more money.

a. drive a hard bargain

b. draw the line

c. draw fire

d. drop a hint

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Everybody in the class (contributed money) to buy food for the party.

a. came to the point

b. caused eyebrows to raise

c. called their bluff

d. chipped in

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The crowd of people (became excited and lost control) and began to run out onto the field.

a. circled the wagons

b. changed their mind

c. came down to earth

d. got carried away

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It was difficult to work during the (cold period).

a. change of scenery

b. cold fish

c. cold spell

d. cold turkey

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