Idioms Quiz - 08

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 company suffered from the recession for many months and finally had to (get rid of) some workers.

a. look on

b. lose sight of

c. leave out

d. lay off

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is hard for the man's boss to (follow) all of his entertainment expenses.

a. keep after

b. keep quiet with

c. knuckle under

d. keep track of

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I have (not had contact with) my friend from high school.

a. lost sight of

b. lost track of

c. looked down on

d. looked after

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (forgot to bring) the bottle opener so now we do not have anything to drink.

a. let go of

b. laid up

c. left behind

d. looked into

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is a (new member) but he still thinks that he knows everything about the job.

a. John Henry

b. Johnny-come-lately

c. John Doe

d. jack-of-all-trades

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss does not (know anything) about how to use a computer.

a. kick the bucket

b. know if he is coming or going

c. keep quiet

d. know the first thing

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Since leaving university the young man has made a big effort to (phone and write) his friends.

a. keep after

b. keep up with

c. keep in touch with

d. know by heart

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My boss is rather irritable and (becomes angry) easily.

a. loses his temper

b. lets his hair down

c. learns the ropes

d. lands on his feet

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man wanted to (continue) with the new project.

a. keep the wolf from the door

b. keep up with the times

c. kick back

d. keep the ball rolling

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is a heavy smoker but she has been trying to (give up smoking) for many years.

a. kick the bucket

b. kick the habit

c. keep a secret

d. keep up with the Joneses