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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I did not go to the movie last night because I was (very busy) writing an essay for university.

a. up to my ears in work

b. up to no good

c. under a cloud

d. up my alley

3. 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

4. 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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My uncle (lost a lot of money) on his stocks last year.

a. turned the tables

b. turned on someone

c. traded something in

d. took a beating

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:
There is only one television so we have to (alternate) in deciding which program to watch.

a. turn the tables

b. tighten our belt

c. take turns

d. tide them over

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend is (busy) with his family responsibilities.

a. taking a trip

b. tied down

c. twiddling his thumbs

d. two-faced

9. 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