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:
The two boys (shared many similarities).

a. cut a wide swath

b. cut a fine figure

c. were a cut above everyone

d. were cut from the same cloth

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The government made a (previously-decided) decision about the subway.

a. cut-and-run

b. crux-of-the-matter

c. creature-comfort

d. cut-and-dried

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Nobody would (tell me what was going on) which was very frustrating.

a. cut their losses

b. cue me in

c. cut me down to size

d. cross swords with me

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Although there are many problems at work, I believe that everything will (work out all right).

a. come out of left field

b. come out in the wash

c. come on the scene

d. come down in the world

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman (thought of) a good idea for the sales convention.

a. caught up with

b. caused a stir with

c. came up with

d. caused tongues to wag with

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man tried to (be extra friendly to) the new apartment manager.

a. crop up to

b. cozy up to

c. cut down on

d. crack a smile to

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The children were (becoming anxious and frustrated) because they were so bored.

a. climbing the walls

b. coming to grief

c. coming to their senses

d. coming to light

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I opened up a (complicated problem) when I began to talk about my salary with my boss.

a. can of worms

b. carrot and stick

c. calculated risk

d. cash cow

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The little girl is (fond of) her grandfather.

a. close to home with

b. clear of

c. coming out with

d. close to