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 man has been (working with no success) to try to solve the problem.
a.
keeping up appearances
b.
keeping his head above water
c.
knocking his head against the wall
d.
keeping his fingers crossed
2.
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
3.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy has been studying very hard and (gradually) his English is improving.
a.
learning the ropes
b.
losing his shirt
c.
like a ton of bricks
d.
little by little
4.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman never (revealed) where she got the money.
a.
lost track of
b.
looked on
c.
let on
d.
let go of
5.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We must carefully (watch) our expenses this month.
a.
keep up
b.
keep tabs on
c.
know by heart
d.
knuckle down to
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is new at her job and it will take some time for her to (become accustomed to the job).
a.
let her hair down
b.
let bygones be bygones
c.
learn the ropes
d.
lay it on thick
7.
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
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy (memorized all) of the players on the football team.
a.
kept a secret
b.
kept his word with all
c.
knows by heart all
d.
knuckled under all
9.
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
10.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman must (stay out of trouble) since her argument with her boss.
a.
keep her nose clean
b.
keep a secret
c.
keep her head above water
d.
keep up appearances
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