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:
We were able to (successfully do) the concert.

a. pull off

b. put up with

c. put in for

d. put a damper on

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (discussed things) and decided to go to Paris instead of London.

a. put our heads together

b. put someone on

c. pulled strings

d. pounded the pavement

4. 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

5. 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

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:
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:
"Could you please go to the store and (get) some milk."

a. put up with

b. pick up

c. put on

d. pile up

9. 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

10. 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

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