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:
You should not (decide too quickly) and blame him for the computer problem.

a. jump to conclusions

b. jump down his throat

c. jump out of his skin

d. jump on the bandwagon

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My neighbor is quite forgetful and sometimes I think that he has (become a little crazy).

a. lost his marbles

b. let the cat out of the bag

c. let something ride

d. let bygones be bygones

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The mother has to (ask the girl constantly) to get ready to go to school.

a. keep the girl under wraps

b. keep after the girl

c. kick around the girl

d. keep track of the girl

5. 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

6. 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

c. look down her nose at everything

d. let someone off the hook

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man (lost all of his money) at the horse races.

a. lost his marbles

b. lost his shirt

c. lived out of a suitcase

d. let something ride

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is always trying to (compete with her neighbors).

a. keep someone company

b. keep house

c. keep her nose clean

d. keep up with the Joneses

9. 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

10. 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