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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman received some bad news but is (pretending to be happy).

a. putting it through the wringer

b. putting up a good front

c. popping the question

d. pulling something off

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The rain and cold weather (lessened the enjoyment of) the celebrations.

a. picked out

b. pitched in

c. ponied up

d. put a damper on

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The test was (very easy) and I am sure that I did well.

a. a put down

b. a pan out

c. a pink slip

d. a piece of cake

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl's friends tried to (deceive her) by saying that they had gone to a movie that afternoon.

a. pull the wool over her eyes

b. put the cart before the horse

c. pound the pavement

d. play into her hands

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I have been trying to (make my friend clearly tell us) about his plans.

a. pick my friend's brains

b. play ball with my friend

c. pin my friend down

d. put my friend in the picture

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boys (stayed home) from school and went to the game center.

a. painted the town red

b. played hooky

c. picked up the tab

d. played ball with someone

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man received a (notice) yesterday telling him that he no longer has a job.

a. pat on the back

b. pink slip

c. pointed remark

d. piece of cake

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (discussed things) and decided to go to Paris instead of London.

a. put our heads together

b. put someone on

c. pulled strings

d. pounded the pavement

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