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:
We learned about the train accident (directly).

a. first-run

b. from hand to hand

c. firsthand

d. for crying out loud

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman (became crazy) when she received the letter.

a. followed suit

b. fizzled out

c. fought tooth and nail

d. flipped her lid

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The father is going to (pay) for his son's trip to Europe.

a. feel put-upon

b. fish or cut bait

c. follow the crowd

d. foot the bill

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I was very tired so I needed (a nap) before going out for the evening.

a. flesh and blood

b. fair play

c. food for thought

d. forty winks

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I met my friend at the party but he was not very friendly and (did not speak to me).

a. gave me the cold shoulder

b. went to rack and ruin

c. went the whole hog

d. went off the deep end

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy's success on the exam is a great (achievement).

a. finger in the pie

b. flea in his ear

c. fly in the ointment

d. feather in his cap

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend is always (talking nonsense) and nobody believes him.

a. full of hot air

b. full of himself

c. a fair-weather friend

d. full steam ahead

9. 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

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I agree with the speaker (in general) but there are some things that I do not agree with.

a. for the record

b. for the heck of it

c. for the most part

d. from the ground up