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 coworker has begun to (change his attitude) about the new company policy.

a. whistle a different tune

b. watch his P`s and Q`s

c. walk on air

d. use word of mouth

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I told my business partner that (if he will do me a favor, I will do him a favor).

a. you can't take it with you

b. his secret was safe with me

c. you can't teach an old dog new tricks

d. if he will scratch my back I will scratch his back

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went on a (search with no results) after we were told about the cheap apartment to rent.

a. wet blanket

b. wild goose chase

c. white elephant

d. wait-and-see attitude

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(When you really think about it) it is not possible for five people to travel a long distance in our small car.

a. When it comes right down to it

b. When one is good and ready

c. When the time is ripe

d. When least expected

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy could not (solve) the mathematics problem.

a. water down

b. work out