Idioms Quiz - 14

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 man paid the border guard some money (illegally) to get his video camera into the small country.

a. under close scrutiny

b. under the table

c. up to no good

d. under one's belt

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
After we had a good meal (in our stomach) we began to work.

a. under our breath

b. under our nose

c. under our belts

d. under our thumb

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman was able to (be firm and confront) her boss during the meeting.

a. stand up to

b. sink her teeth into

c. stand clear of

d. stick up for

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man likes to (relax) and watch sports on television.

a. take it easy

b. take a powder

c. take something lying down

d. think twice about something

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We were (in a lot of trouble) when the motor in our boat stopped working.

a. under cover

b. up and about

c. up the river with no paddle

d. up-and-coming

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My coworker should (think carefully) and then he would not make so many mistakes.

a. use his head

b. use some elbow grease

c. use every trick in the book

d. be up a blind alley

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The new restaurant was aiming its business at the (rich and famous).

a. upper crust

b. unfamiliar territory

c. upper hand

d. up in arms

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is (his decision) whether or not he goes to Europe.

a. up to him

b. up for grabs

c. under the circumstances

d. upsetting the applecart

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
There is only one television so we have to (alternate) in deciding which program to watch.

a. turn the tables

b. tighten our belt

c. take turns

d. tide them over

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our neighbor's are (in a good position) with their new house and money in the bank.

a. a sore loser

b. a stuffed shirt

c. a snap

d. sitting pretty