Idioms Quiz - 11

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:
Our boss (was frank and honest) when he told us about the bankruptcy.

a. passed the buck

b. put his cards on the table

c. picked our brains

d. played on words

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The supervisor (flattered her) during the meeting.

a. picked up the tab

b. poured it on thick

c. picked her brains

d. played it by ear

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been working hard to (solve) the problems with his family.

a. put on

b. pile up

c. pony up

d. patch up

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman received some bad news but is (pretending to be happy).

a. putting it through the wringer

b. putting up a good front

c. popping the question

d. pulling something off

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The test was (very easy) and I am sure that I did well.

a. a put down

b. a pan out

c. a pink slip

d. a piece of cake

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The parents (objected strongly) and refused to let their son go out for the evening.

a. played up to someone

b. put their foot down

c. pulled their weight

d. put a damper on things

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We do not use that company because they always (add on extra charges).

a. put the cart before the horse

b. pull up stakes

c. pin someone down

d. pad the bill

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The young couple (cheated) at the hotel and left without paying their bill.

a. passed away

b. passed the buck

c. pulled a fast one

d. picked their brains

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I think that the man was (lying to you) about his marriage.

a. pulling your socks up

b. putting you on

c. putting your house in order

d. putting you through the wringer

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man was able to (use the influence of others) in order to get the job.

a. pass the buck

b. pinch pennies

c. pull strings

d. pop the question

English Test

1. Idioms Quiz - 12

2. Idioms Quiz - 13

3. Idioms Quiz - 14

4. Idioms Quiz - 15

5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01

6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02

7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03

8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04

9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 05

10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06

11. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07

12. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08

13. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09

14. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10

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16. Synonyms - Test-26

17. Synonyms - Test-27

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