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 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Don`t worry. We have the new contract (for sure)."

a. in the long run

b. in the first place

c. in advance

d. in the bag

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We will be (in trouble) if we cannot find someone to help us this weekend.

a. in the same boat

b. in the red

c. in our element

d. in a pinch

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The salesman is (in trouble) with his boss after his poor sales performance last month.

a. in a word

b. in hot water

c. in his element

d. in seventh heaven

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy seemed to be (nervous) at the graduation ceremony.

a. in a nutshell

b. ill at ease

c. in the dark

d. in a rut

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The building manager knows all the (details) of renting and selling apartments.

a. irons in the fire

b. inside outs

c. ins and outs

d. inch by inch

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I am (in a similar situation as you) since I lost my job.

a. in the swim with you

b. in the doghouse with you

c. in my element with you

d. in the same boat as you

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