Idioms Quiz - 07

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:
I think that our boss (has a secret plan) which we will discover later.

a. had a word with someone

b. has half a mind

c. has his feet on the ground

d. has something up his sleeve

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman has been (extremely happy) since she moved to the new department.

a. in the doghouse

b. in someone`s shoes

c. in nothing flat

d. in seventh heaven

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is (in trouble) with his wife because he stayed out late last night.

a. in a bind

b. in the doghouse

c. in a jam

d. in his element

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I do not know what the problem is but when I got to work my boss (began to yell at me).

a. jumped down my throat

b. jammed on the brakes

c. jumped out of her skin

d. jumped on the bandwagon

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Please (don`t move) while I cut your hair.

a. have sticky fingers

b. have it made

c. hold still

d. have a ball

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I will finish this report and give it to you (quickly).

a. in nothing flat

b. in the same boat

c. in the first place

d. in the dark

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I put my (signature) down on the piece of paper.

a. jack-of-all-trades

b. Johnny-come-lately

c. John Doe

d. John Henry

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My aunt is rather emotional so you must (be very sensitive to her) when you meet her.

a. have a ball

b. have egg on your face

c. handle her with kid gloves

d. have sticky fingers

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man (felt embarrassed) after he made a mistake trying to remember the name of his colleague.

a. hit the bottle

b. held his tongue

c. had egg on his face

d. was handled with kid gloves

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman was (laughing very hard) after I told her about the incident with the small dog.

a. in a bind

b. in stitches

c. in a pinch

d. in a rut