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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss (was frank and honest) when he told us about the bankruptcy.

a. passed the buck

b. put his cards on the table

c. picked our brains

d. played on words

3. 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

4. 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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Could you please go to the store and (get) some milk."

a. put up with

b. pick up

c. put on

d. pile up

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend has been (looking for a job) all year.

a. painting the town red

b. playing his cards right

c. pounding the pavement

d. pouring it on thick

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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3. Idioms Quiz - 14

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5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01

6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

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10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

12. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

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16. Synonyms - Test-26

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