Idioms Quiz - 03

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:
Whenever (he faces many obstacles) he works hard to overcome those problems.

a. the chips are down

b. he casts the first stone

c. he can't see the forest for the trees

d. he cuts the mustard

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The two boys (shared many similarities).

a. cut a wide swath

b. cut a fine figure

c. were a cut above everyone

d. were cut from the same cloth

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I opened up a (complicated problem) when I began to talk about my salary with my boss.

a. can of worms

b. carrot and stick

c. calculated risk

d. cash cow

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the stadium to (encourage) the team.

a. choke up

b. cheer up

c. cheer on

d. count out

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the department store to shop but we (returned without anything).

a. came from nowhere

b. came out of our shell

c. came away empty-handed

d. came to a dead end

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Please pass me that hammer. I think it should (work well) to fix this drawer."

a. do a double take

b. do its thing

c. do the trick

d. do the honors

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend (avoided) going to the movie as he had promised.

a. copped out of

b. cashed in on

c. conked out of

d. cracked down on

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl (inherited) much money when her parents died.

a. came into

b. came to grips with

c. came down with

d. cried out for

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The parents had to (set a limit) and refused to give their son any more money.

a. drive a hard bargain

b. draw the line

c. draw fire

d. drop a hint

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I decided to (speak bluntly) and tell our boss what was wrong with our company.

a. carry the ball

b. call a spade a spade

c. cast pearls before swine

d. change horses in midstream

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