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:
You will only (waste your time) if you try and talk to my friend because he never listens.

a. wash your hands of him

b. waste your breath

c. win him over

d. wheel and deal

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My sister passed her math exam (with great success).

a. word for word

b. with open arms

c. within an inch of her life

d. with flying colors

3. 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

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My interest in basketball seems to (increase and decrease) every season.

a. whoop it up

b. wax and wane

c. warm the bench

d. work wonders

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We wished our boss good luck (very sincerely) when she left for her new job.

a. with relish

b. with all our heart and soul

c. without further ado

d. with ease

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My estimate of the number of new students was (incorrect).

a. wide of the mark

b. with the best of them

c. worked up

d. wanting for nothing

8. 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