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:
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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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:
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

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The fact that the woman could not leave her apartment was a (burden for her).

a. yellow streak for her

b. yoke around her neck

c. yes-man for her

d. zero-sum game

9. 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

10. 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

English Test

1. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01

2. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

4. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 05

6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

11. Synonyms - Test-25

12. Synonyms - Test-26

13. Synonyms - Test-27

14. Antonym Test - 11

15. Antonym Test - 12

16. Antonym Test - 13

17. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 01

18. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 02

19. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 03

20. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 04

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