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:
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:
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

4. 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

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 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

7. 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

8. 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

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 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

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3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

4. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

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10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

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