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:
The train was (very crowded) when I got on this morning.

a. jam-packed

b. jacked up

c. jumping the gun

d. just about

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I put my (signature) down on the piece of paper.

a. jack-of-all-trades

b. Johnny-come-lately

c. John Doe

d. John Henry

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
A one-week vacation in a nice quiet place is (just what I need).

a. just so

b. just what the doctor ordered

c. just now

d. just the same

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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 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