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 tried to (explain) that the proposal was not legal.

a. pass the buck

b. point out

c. put on

d. pull strings

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:
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

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:
Our grandfather (died) last April.

a. passed away

b. panned out

c. pitched in

d. put down

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I finally (figured things out) and discovered that the woman was my teacher's wife.

a. put two and two together

b. put up a good front

c. put my cards on the table

d. poured it on thick

7. 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

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 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

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend (spoiled) our plans to go to Hawaii for the seminar.

a. pulled the rug out from under

b. picked our brains about

c. picked a quarrel about

d. played with fire about

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