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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been (working very hard) so that he can go on a nice holiday.

a. keeping his fingers crossed

b. keeping his nose to the grindstone

c. keeping his nose clean

d. kicking the habit

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The government surveyed many people to try and get the opinion of (the average person).

a. John Doe

b. Johnny-come-lately

c. John Henry

d. a jack-of-all-trades

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I (am hoping) that my sister will be able to sell her house.

a. know by heart

b. am killing two birds with one stone

c. am keeping my finger's crossed

d. am keeping up appearances

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman managed to (successfully begin a new life) after her illness.

a. land on her feet

b. lose track