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 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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I bought the tickets (before the game) so they would not be sold out.

a. in a hurry

b. in a nutshell

c. in his element

d. in advance

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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