Idioms Quiz - 05

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 father was (very upset) when he discovered that I had borrowed his camera.

a. flying high

b. fit as a fiddle

c. full of beans

d. fit to be tied

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Everybody had to (contribute money) for the food for the picnic.

a. feed the kitty

b. fish in troubled waters

c. find their feet

d. follow their nose

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We decided to build a new house (from the beginning) after the fire destroyed our old one.

a. filled to the brim

b. for love or money

c. from scratch

d. free and easy

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We divided the profits from the auction (equally) between two groups.

a. first off

b. fine and dandy

c. for all intents and purposes

d. fifty-fifty

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Could you please (tell us) about the new contract."

a. fill us in

b. feel on top of the world

c. flesh things out

d. follow our lead

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman thanked the members of her department (with great feeling) after her mother died.

a. from A to Z

b. from time to time

c. from the bottom of her heart

d. from way back

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman (became crazy) when she received the letter.

a. followed suit

b. fizzled out

c. fought tooth and nail

d. flipped her lid

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I agree with the speaker (in general) but there are some things that I do not agree with.

a. for the record

b. for the heck of it

c. for the most part

d. from the ground up

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I was very tired so I needed (a nap) before going out for the evening.

a. flesh and blood

b. fair play

c. food for thought

d. forty winks

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy must (accept the consequences) for his bad behavior.

a. fall over backwards

b. face the music