Idioms Quiz - 11

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 hard to (solve) the problems with his family.

a. put on

b. pile up

c. pony up

d. patch up

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has no job so he must (economize) for the next few months.

a. pass the buck

b. pinch pennies

c. play ball with someone

d. put his finger on something

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I am never permitted to (give my opinion) which is very frustrating.

a. pay through the nose

b. put in my two cents

c. pin someone down

d. play ball with someone

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man's new job did not (work out well) so he returned to his old one.

a. pan out

b. put up a good front

c. pay through the nose

d. pick up the tab

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We do not use that company because they always (add on extra charges).

a. put the cart before the horse

b. pull up stakes

c. pin someone down

d. pad the bill

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The secretary has been (flattering) her boss recently.

a. pushing around

b. playing up to

c. putting a damper on

d. pulling the rug out from under

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You are (inviting danger) if you criticize our supervisor at the meeting.

a. putting the screws to someone

b. passing the buck

c. playing with fire

d. pinning him down

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The supervisor (flattered her) during the meeting.

a. picked up the tab

b. poured it on thick

c. picked her brains

d. played it by ear

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We were able to (successfully do) the concert.

a. pull off

b. put up with

c. put in for

d. put a damper on

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I (asked my girlfriend to marry me) three weeks ago.

a. pounded the pavement

b. popped the question

c. put my foot down

d. played second fiddle to my girlfriend

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11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

12. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

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