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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
They must talk in order to (remove their misunderstanding).

a. change the subject

b. clear the table

c. come of age

d. clear the air

3. 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

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The two boys (began to fight) in the school grounds.

a. came into their own

b. came on strong

c. came to nothing

d. came to blows

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
In spite of the terrible weather we decided to (continue) with our camping trip.

a. catch on

b. clear up

c. carry on

d. come up

10. 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