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:
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

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 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 couple were (only joking with me) about the lost dog.

a. pulling my leg

b. playing ball with me

c. pulling my weight

d. putting me out

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We decided to (sell everything) and move to a different city.

a. patch up

b. pay through the nose

c. pull up stakes

d. put our cards on the table

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I want to read the newspapers so that they do not (accumulate).

a. pile up

b. pick up the tab

c. pitch in

d. pony up

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman's husband is always (criticizing her) in front of his friends.

a. paying her off

b. playing second fiddle to her

c. putting her down

d. pulling his weight

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Let`s (decide what to do later) after we see the movie.

a. pay attention

b. play it by ear

c. pin them down

d. play our cards right

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I tried to (explain) that the proposal was not legal.

a. pass the buck

b. point out

c. put on

d. pull strings

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