Idioms Quiz - 14

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 (in a lot of trouble) when the motor in our boat stopped working.

a. under cover

b. up and about

c. up the river with no paddle

d. up-and-coming

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The (final appearance) of the great opera star was a wonderful occasion.

a. second thought

b. sacred cow

c. swan song

d. spitting image

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The child took the book and (ripped it to pieces).

a. threw cold water on it

b. tore it up

c. took a powder

d. took someone for a ride

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man paid the border guard some money (illegally) to get his video camera into the small country.

a. under close scrutiny

b. under the table

c. up to no good

d. under one's belt

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
What the man said (is unacceptable to) most members of the class.

a. does not sit right with

b. is snowed under with

c. sinks or swims with

d. sits tight with

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy is feeling a little (sick) so he won`t have dinner tonight.

a. under control

b. up and about

c. under the sun

d. under the weather

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
After we had a good meal (in our stomach) we began to work.

a. under our breath

b. under our nose

c. under our belts

d. under our thumb

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I did not want (to cause any problems) so I did not say anything during the meeting.

a. to upset the applecart

b. to be up in the air

c. to use my head

d. any ups and downs

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the theater very early in order to (make sure) about the tickets.

a. be on the safe side

b. make a slip of the tongue

c. see eye to eye

d. scratch the surface

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our company (took control of) the other company after they closed their business.

a. took over

b. turned to

c. tracked down

d. tipped off

English Test

1. Idioms Quiz - 15

2. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01

3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

4. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 05

7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

12. Synonyms - Test-25

13. Synonyms - Test-26

14. Synonyms - Test-27

15. Antonym Test - 11

16. Antonym Test - 12

17. Antonym Test - 13

18. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 01

19. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 02

20. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 03

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