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 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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
After we had a good meal (in our stomach) we began to work.

a. under our breath

b. under our nose

c. under our belts

d. under our thumb

3. 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

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We didn`t keep the man as a cook because his work was not (up to an acceptable standard).

a. under fire

b. under the wire

c. up to par

d. up and away

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I did not go to the movie last night because I was (very busy) writing an essay for university.

a. up to my ears in work

b. up to no good

c. under a cloud

d. up my alley

7. 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

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:
We have to (deal with) the problem before it becomes worse.

a. take after

b. take part in