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 man likes to (relax) and watch sports on television.

a. take it easy

b. take a powder

c. take something lying down

d. think twice about something

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:
We have to (deal with) the problem before it becomes worse.

a. take after

b. take part in

c. think up

d. talk over

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
What my friend said (was forgotten by me) and I could not remember it the next day.

a. saw eye to eye

b. spruced up

c. split hairs

d. slipped my mind

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man (attempted) climbing the mountain but stopped because of the weather.

a. twiddled his thumbs

b. took a crack at

c. tripped the light fantastic

d. tried on

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
After dating for about a year the couple decided to (get married).

a. talk through their hats

b. take themselves to the cleaners

c. turn the tables

d. take the plunge

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The manager (became suspicious) and went to the police for advice.

a. got a sob story

b. smelled a rat

c. straightened up

d. stole the show

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man does not like to go to a (major tourist attraction) because there are usually too many people.

a. tower of strength

b. tourist trap

c. third degree

d. tenterhooks

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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