Idioms Quiz - 09

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:
It (is not important) if I go to the game or not.

a. makes out

b. does not matter

c. means business

d. might as well

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The picture of the restaurant`s main dish (makes me very hungry).

a. makes a difference

b. makes a mountain out of a molehole

c. makes my mouth water

d. makes my hair stand on end

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy is (always excited) about going to baseball games.

a. not so hot

b. nobody`s fool

c. no bed of roses

d. nuts

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I am feeling (a little sick) today so I think that I will go home early.

a. a narrow escape

b. nobody`s fool

c. not so hot

d. the nick of time

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We started the travel agency (on a limited budget) so we have little money now.

a. out of the question

b. over a barrel

c. off base

d. on a shoestring

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We had to move the television out of the living room in order to (have a place for) the new sofa.

a. make a go of

b. make a living for

c. make room for

d. miss out on

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Sometimes my friend says things that do not (seem reasonable).

a. make sense

b. make a bundle

c. make a hit

d. make out

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss (is very serious) when he says that he will do something about the problem.

a. means business

b. makes a difference

c. makes waves

d. misses the boat

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The couple spend too much money so it is very difficult to (keep within their budget) on one salary.

a. make a bundle

b. make ends meet

c. make themselves at home

d. make waves

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man (missed an opportunity) when he refused the assignment.

a. made a killing

b. mended his ways

c. missed the boat

d. made short work of it