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:
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

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:
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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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2. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01

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4. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

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8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

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