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 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

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:
The professor is (in trouble) because of his missing lecture notes.

a. in a nutshell

b. in a rut

c. in a bind

d. in the dark

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The company has been (losing money) for about three years.

a. in the black

b. in the red

c. in the long run

d. in the air

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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