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:
There were (almost) three hundred people at the wedding.

a. just about

b. just so

c. jam-packed

d. just now

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman was (laughing very hard) after I told her about the incident with the small dog.

a. in a bind

b. in stitches

c. in a pinch

d. in a rut

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Please (don`t move) while I cut your hair.

a. have sticky fingers

b. have it made

c. hold still

d. have a ball

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:
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