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 parents (objected strongly) and refused to let their son go out for the evening.

a. played up to someone

b. put their foot down

c. pulled their weight

d. put a damper on things

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man was able to (use the influence of others) in order to get the job.

a. pass the buck

b. pinch pennies

c. pull strings

d. pop the question

4. 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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss (paid for everything) at the restaurant.

a. played it by ear

b. put in for something

c. played second fiddle to someone

d. picked up the tab

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our grandfather (died) last April.

a. passed away

b. panned out

c. pitched in

d. put down

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman has a very difficult personality and it is difficult to (endure) her.

a. put up with

b. play second fiddle to

c. play up to

d. pull the rug out from under

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The young couple (cheated) at the hotel and left without paying their bill.

a. passed away

b. passed the buck

c. pulled a fast one

d. picked their brains

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I do not like to (inconvenience her) so I always visit after dinner.

a. pull a fast one on her

b. pull the wool over her eyes

c. put her out

d. put up at a hotel

English Test

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2. Idioms Quiz - 13

3. Idioms Quiz - 14

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7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

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12. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

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