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:
My uncle (is the boss) in his family.

a. rules out

b. rules the roost

c. reads between the lines

d. runs a risk

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I thought that I had lost my wallet but I later found it (right beside me).

a. raising Cain

b. raking in the money

c. right under my nose

d. ruling the roost

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is (able to easily respond to most questions).

a. quiet as a mouse

b. quick as greased lightning

c. quick as a wink

d. quick on the draw

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Please do not continue to (talk about) my poor exam results."

a. run ragged

b. rub in

c. run into

d. rough guess

5. 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

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We will have to go back to (the beginning) in order to solve the problem.

a. scrape together

b. square one

c. sell ourself short

d. shape up

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our sales manager (scolded me) for my poor sales record.

a. raked me over the coals

b. read between the lines

c. ran around in circles

d. rubbed me the wrong way

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I (tried hard) to remember his name.

a. raked in the money

b. racked my brains

c. ran out of something

d. ripped someone off

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I made (an approximate guess) as to how many people would come to the party.

a. a red-letter day

b. a rough guess

c. a raw deal

d. a real McCoy

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