Idioms Quiz - 15

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:
My friend (has more than one set of responsibilities) at her company.

a. would give her right arm

b. wins by a nose

c. wiped her slate clean

d. wears more than one hat

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
If you make a request that is (sensible) your boss will probably agree with it.

a. within reason

b. a word to the wise

c. water under the bridge

d. well-heeled

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I spent all morning (getting rid of) the old clothes that I never wear.

a. whipping up

b. wiping out

c. weeding out

d. working in

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man decided to (not go to bed) until his wife came home.

a. be wishy-washy

b. wrap things up

c. wait up

d. wing it

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We have been going to that restaurant (every year) since I was a child.

a. at zero hour

b. year round

c. year in and year out

d. to zonk out

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been (working very hard) since his father gave him the restaurant to manage.

a. wetting his whistle

b. whetting his appetite

c. watching his step

d. working his fingers to the bone

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I heard about the concert (from friends) and not in the newspaper.

a. when hell freezes over

b. by word of mouth

c. by will power

d. when the chips were down

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is time to (finish) the job so we can return home.

a. wink at

b. work out

c. wind up

d. wipe off

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You should (think carefully) before talking to your boss about the problem or you will make it worse.

a. weigh your words

b. wear your heart on your sleeve

c. wait in the wings

d. wait with bated breath

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father gave me the money (with no obligations attached).

a. without batting an eye

b. without rhyme or reason

c. with no strings attached

d. within calling distance