Idioms Quiz - 04
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:
The boxer is (finished for now) but we expect to see him fight again in the future.
a.
down-and-dirty
b.
down for the count
c.
down to the last detail
d.
down on his luck
2.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man says that he does not want the same kind of car as (the average person).
a.
every Tom, Dick, and Harry
b.
every so often
c.
even steven
d.
the early bird
3.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The school decided to (stop) using computers in the lower grades.
a.
do away with
b.
do a job on
c.
double up on
d.
drag on
4.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I find it difficult to (understand) what the man wants to say.
a.
figure out
b.
fire away at
c.
fan the flames of
d.
fly in the face of
5.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (finished by) going to a restaurant for a drink after the concert.
a.
explained ourselves by
b.
engaged in small talk by
c.
ended up
d.
escaped notice by
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Please (check) the figures again before you pay the money.
a.
divide and conquer
b.
double-check
c.
do a snow job on
d.
do justice to
7.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My sister is (in serious trouble) with her job.
a.
a dime a dozen
b.
down her alley
c.
down to the wire
d.
in deep water
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our new house has a lot more (space) than our old one.
a.
eyes in the back of its head
b.
elbow room
c.
eager beavers
d.
elbow grease
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The barking of the dog is (making me crazy).
a.
dancing with death
b.
doomed to failure
c.
driving me up a wall
d.
down-at-the-heels
10.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The charity concert (ended) and everyone began to go home.
a.
drew lots
b.
dropped the subject
c.
drew to a close
d.
dried up
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