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 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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My grandmother broke her hip but she is now able to move around (without help).

a. under a cloud of suspicion

b. under her own steam

c. under her wing

d. under the hammer

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:
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

5. 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

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our company must (spend less money) because of the bad economic conditions.

a. be tickled pink

b. throw in the towel

c. tighten their belt

d. turn the tables

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our company (took control of) the other company after they closed their business.

a. took over

b. turned to

c. tracked down

d. tipped off

9. 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

10. 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

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

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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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