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 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
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:
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
4.
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
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:
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
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:
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
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The truck in front of us was (moving in and out of) the traffic.
a.
a whole new ball game in
b.
weaving in and out of
c.
wiping the floor with
d.
within a stone's throw of
10.
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
English Test
1. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01
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3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03
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10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10
11. Synonyms - Test-25
12. Synonyms - Test-26
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