Idioms Quiz - 13

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 managed to (gather) enough money to go on a holiday.

a. squawk about

b. stay away from

c. stick up for

d. scrape together

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man (was in jail) for robbing a bank.

a. settled down

b. spruced up

c. served time

d. shot the breeze

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend began to (become calm) a few minutes after the argument.

a. simmer down

b. split hairs

c. stand up to someone

d. stick to his guns

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Let's (begin the preparations) for the New Year's party."

a. stand on our own two feet

b. stick it out

c. start the ball rolling

d. slip our mind

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The director was (tricked) and unwillingly revealed the secret information.

a. spruced up

b. set up

c. set back

d. seen off

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I (defended) the ideas of my boss during the meeting.

a. stuck up for

b. set back

c. swamped

d. shopped around for

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We have only (started) the work that we must do.

a. stood our ground for

b. scrounged around for

c. scratched the surface of

d. slipped our mind for

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You will have to (go to various stores) to buy a stereo at a cheap price.

a. stab someone in the back

b. shop around

c. straighten up

d. stick it out

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man was not able to (endure) the bad situation at his job.

a. straighten up

b. stick out

c. snap out of

d. shell out

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We could not really (start to work seriously on) the project until we spoke to the supervisor.

a. sit idly by

b. sink our teeth into

c. stick our neck out on

d. smack into

English Test

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3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01

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5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

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8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

12. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

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