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:
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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (assumed) that the resort would be very crowded in the summer so we went early.

a. turned over a new leaf

b. fought tooth and nail

c. took it for granted

d. tied the knot

7. 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

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man paid the border guard some money (illegally) to get his video camera into the small country.

a. under close scrutiny

b. under the table

c. up to no good

d. under one's belt

10. 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