Idioms Quiz - 05

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:
Our boss (became very angry) when he heard about the problem.

a. flew off the handle

b. fell down on the job

c. fed his face

d. found his tongue

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We were able to buy the car (very cheaply).

a. for a song

b. for better or worse

c. for dear life

d. for the asking

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father is enjoying the (results of his work) now that he is retired.

a. face value

b. facts of life

c. fun and games

d. fruits of his labor

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Could you please (tell us) about the new contract."

a. fill us in

b. feel on top of the world

c. flesh things out

d. follow our lead

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The organization was (breaking into pieces) and it seemed that it would no longer continue.

a. fair and impartial

b. falling from grace

c. falling apart at the seams

d. falling by the wayside

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father was in a very good (mood) so I told him about the accident with his car.

a. flash in the pan

b. frame of mind

c. fight against time

d. fly-by-night

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(According to the information that I have) my friend has already quit his job and moved.

a. For all I care

b. For all I know

c. For all practical purposes

d. For good measure

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is working very hard to (get a promotion).

a. get cold feet

b. go Dutch

c. go overboard

d. get ahead

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The fans came from (everywhere) to hear the famous singer.

a. far into the night

b. few and far between