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:
The manager was very angry and said that he would not use the supplier (forever).

a. under the counter

b. up front

c. up the creek

d. until hell freezes over

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman (let out the secret) about the surprise party for her boss.

a. served time

b. spilled the beans

c. saved the day

d. shot the breeze

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman was able to (be firm and confront) her boss during the meeting.

a. stand up to

b. sink her teeth into

c. stand clear of

d. stick up for

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The weather was beautiful so we (made good use of) it and went swimming in the river.

a. tied the knot with

b. tipped someone off with

c. threw in the towel with

d. took advantage of

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I can never (distinguish between) the two buildings.

a. track down

b. turn out

c. take turns with

d. tell apart

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I wanted to (wear) the denim jeans before I bought them.

a. throw the book at

b. try on

c. think up

d. talk over

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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