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 (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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My grandmother broke her hip but she is now able to move around (without help).

a. under a cloud of suspicion

b. under her own steam

c. under her wing

d. under the hammer

8. 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

9. 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

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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Formula : 365*day
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