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 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

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:
I told my cousin that (over many years) she will be happy that she went to university.

a. in the long run

b. in the bag

c. in advance

d. in the same boat

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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:
I hope that you can have the problems (worked out) before our departure.

a. in time

b. in the bag

c. in stitches

d. ironed out

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