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:
The woman must begin to (accept) her father's death.
a.
face up to
b.
follow up
c.
follow through
d.
feast her eyes on
2.
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
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:
The amount of money which we collected during the fund-raising campaign (was not enough for) what we needed.
a.
fit out with
b.
fell short of
c.
floated a loan for
d.
fell back on
5.
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
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We decided to build a new house (from the beginning) after the fire destroyed our old one.
a.
filled to the brim
b.
for love or money
c.
from scratch
d.
free and easy
7.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My cousin likes to (tinker) with old cars.
a.
fiddle around
b.
feel dragged out
c.
find his own level
d.
fly the coop
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our plans for the family reunion (were abandoned).
a.
fell through
b.
fell into line
c.
fell into place
d.
fell off the wagon
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man (got a good opportunity) and was able to apply for the new job.
a.
got ahead
b.
gave someone a hand
c.
got a break
d.
went overboard
10.
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
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