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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the theater very early in order to (make sure) about the tickets.

a. be on the safe side

b. make a slip of the tongue

c. see eye to eye

d. scratch the surface

3. 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

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The secretary gave me (many excuses) about why she was late with the report.

a. a spitting image

b. a swan song

c. a snake in the grass

d. a song and dance

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 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our neighbor's are (in a good position) with their new house and money in the bank.

a. a sore loser

b. a stuffed shirt

c. a snap

d. sitting pretty

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The new restaurant was aiming its business at the (rich and famous).

a. upper crust

b. unfamiliar territory

c. upper hand

d. up in arms

9. 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

10. 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

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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