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:
Our neighbor's are (in a good position) with their new house and money in the bank.

a. a sore loser

b. a stuffed shirt

c. a snap

d. sitting pretty

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is (his decision) whether or not he goes to Europe.

a. up to him

b. up for grabs

c. under the circumstances

d. upsetting the applecart

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The secretary gave me (many excuses) about why she was late with the report.

a. a spitting image

b. a swan song

c. a snake in the grass

d. a song and dance

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I heard it (from my coworkers) that the company was going to change our working conditions.

a. through the grapevine

b. through and through

c. through thick and thin

d. through the mill

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I heard the news (directly from those involved in it).

a. on the safe side

b. short and sweet

c. straight from the horse`s mouth

d. straight from the shoulder

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I have (had enough of) his bad manners so I do not want to meet him anymore.

a. had it under oath with

b. had it up the river with no paddle with

c. had it up my sleeve with

d. had it up to here with

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Repairing computers is (suitable for him) and he enjoys his work a lot.

a. up-to-date

b. up his alley

c. under pressure

d. up in years

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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