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 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

2. 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

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:
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

5. 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

6. 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

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:
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

9. 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

10. 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

English Test

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6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

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9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 05

10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

12. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

13. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

14. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

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