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:
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

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:
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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been living (on little money) since he lost his job.

a. half-baked

b. hand-to-mouth

c. handy

d. high and low

6. 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

7. 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,

8. 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

9. 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

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The child (doesn't take care of) his clothes.

a. is hard on

b. holds a grudge on

c. harped on

d. holds the line on

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