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:
The man feels that he is (doing the same thing every day) so he is frustrated with his job.

a. in the dark

b. in seventh heaven

c. in a rut

d. in hot water

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman has a lot of (anger) over losing her job.

a. hard-and-fast rules

b. hassles

c. hard feelings

d. hot potatoes

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The company (raised) the prices on their new computers.

a. jam-packed

b. jumped on the bandwagon of

c. jacked up

d. jumped down the throat of

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy stole the money so he (deserves the punishment).

a. holds out for something

b. has it coming to him

c. harps on something

d. hit it off with someone

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I would hate to be (in the same situation as him).

a. in his shoes

b. in a nutshell

c. in hot water

d. in the swim

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The chef cooked the salmon steak (perfectly) before serving it to the guests.

a. just the same

b. just so

c. just about

d. just now

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(Actually,) I saw him yesterday so I do not need to phone today.

a. In advance,

b. In fact,

c. In other words,

d. In the first place,

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
All of the airlines (joined the campaign) to eliminate smoking on their flights.

a. jumped on the bandwagon

b. jumped the gun

c. jammed on the brakes

d. jumped out of their skin

10. 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