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:
We put the numbers down (in writing) so there is no possibility of making a mistake.

a. in a bind

b. in a nutshell

c. in nothing flat

d. in black and white

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:
My aunt and uncle (have a lot of money) and never need to worry about anything.

a. have it made

b. hold water

c. hold down a job

d. have a ball

4. 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,

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
After the class I was (in a hurry) to go home.

a. in the swim

b. in the doghouse

c. in a rush

d. in stitches

6. 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

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The company has been (losing money) for about three years.

a. in the black

b. in the red

c. in the long run

d. in the air

9. 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

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The professor is (in trouble) because of his missing lecture notes.

a. in a nutshell

b. in a rut

c. in a bind

d. in the dark

English Test

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11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

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14. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

15. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

16. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

17. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

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