Idioms Quiz - 12

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 can (eliminate) the possibility of a pay increase this year because of the bad economy.

a. roll in

b. rip off

c. rule out

d. rope into

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman believes that she received (unfair treatment) at her last job.

a. a rat race

b. a rough guess

c. the real McCoy

d. a raw deal

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The recent announcement (caused much surprise) at the meeting.

a. rubbed something in

b. raised eyebrows

c. ran ragged

d. ruled the roost

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man's name does not (remind me of anything) so maybe I have never met him.

a. raise Cain

b. ring a bell

c. rub anything in

d. raise eyebrows

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is very difficult to (fool the girl).

a. pay through the nose with her

b. play her cards right

c. pull her socks up

d. put something over on her

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is very rude and his actions always (irritate me).

a. rub me the wrong way

b. run around in circles

c. run ragged

d. rule the roost

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We have (used up all the) paper so we must buy some more.

a. roped into the

b. run into

c. ruled out the

d. run out of

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss is inconsiderate and is always (bossing people around).

a. pushing people around

b. putting up a good front

c. playing up to everyone

d. passing the buck

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
By (searching for the hidden meaning) during the speech I knew what the speaker wanted to say.

a. rubbing something in

b. reading between the lines

c. racking my brains

d. ruling things out

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Please (listen) to what your mother is saying."

a. pick up

b. perk up

c. pay attention

d. play it by ear