Idioms Quiz - 15
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 interest in basketball seems to (increase and decrease) every season.
a.
whoop it up
b.
wax and wane
c.
warm the bench
d.
work wonders
2.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man decided to (not go to bed) until his wife came home.
a.
be wishy-washy
b.
wrap things up
c.
wait up
d.
wing it
3.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I heard about the concert (from friends) and not in the newspaper.
a.
when hell freezes over
b.
by word of mouth
c.
by will power
d.
when the chips were down
4.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My estimate of the number of new students was (incorrect).
a.
wide of the mark
b.
with the best of them
c.
worked up
d.
wanting for nothing
5.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the funeral of our boss (feeling very sad).
a.
with a heavy heart
b.
with a vengeance
c.
with impunity
d.
with all the fixings
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The members of the class were full of (energy and enthusiasm) during the first week of classes.
a.
many votes of thanks
b.
a vicious circle
c.
the very thing
d.
vim and vigor
7.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(When you really think about it) it is not possible for five people to travel a long distance in our small car.
a.
When it comes right down to it
b.
When one is good and ready
c.
When the time is ripe
d.
When least expected
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The football player was (finished) several years ago and should have quit then.
a.
weighed down
b.
washed up
c.
wound up
d.
well and good
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You should (think carefully) before talking to your boss about the problem or you will make it worse.
a.
weigh your words
b.
wear your heart on your sleeve
c.
wait in the wings
d.
wait with bated breath
10.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is time to (finish) the job so we can return home.
a.
wink at
b.
work out
c.
wind up
d.
wipe off
English Test
1. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 01
2. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 02
3. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 03
4. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 04
5. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 05
6. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 06
7. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 07
8. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 08
9. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 09
10. Vocabulary - Sentence Completion - 10
11. Synonyms - Test-25
12. Synonyms - Test-26
13. Synonyms - Test-27
14. Antonym Test - 11
15. Antonym Test - 12
16. Antonym Test - 13
17. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 01
18. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 02
19. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 03
20. Vocabulary - Synonyms Antonyms - 04
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