Idiom Quizzes: A-C
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小編： 35- Choose an idiom at the bottom to replace the expression in the brackets below:
- I am going to go to night school to (review ) my English.
(a) bank on (b) brush up on (c) better off (d) bring to mind
- I wish he would say exactly what he means rather than (talking and not getting to the point).
(a) biting off more than he can chew (b) breaking the news (c) bringing the house down (d) beating around the bush
- He is (not very good) when he tries to repair something in his house.
(a) all thumbs (b) about time (c) all ears (d) an arm and a leg
- He was (all ready) to leave the house when his friend came over.
(a) as a rule (b) about (c) at heart (d) absent-minded
- The teacher said the little boy was (her favorite).
(a) the apple of her eye (b) an arm and a leg (c) as well as (d) at odds
- He always (makes a great effort) to do a good job.
(a) brings up the rear (b) barks up the wrong tree (c) burns his bridges behind him (d) bends over backwards
- He refused my proposal so I will have to (start over from the beginning).
(a) go back to the drawing board (b) bury the hatchet (c) by the skin of my teeth (d) bring to mind
- She (separated from) her boyfriend after a big fight last week.
(a) bailed out (b) beat around the bush (c) broke down (d) broke up with
- The clothes in that store are a little (old fashioned).
(a) behind the times (b) brand new (c) broke (d) better off
- (Without warning) it began to rain.
(a) at his beck and call (b) all of a sudden (c) at heart (d) at fault
- That car must have cost him (an incredibly large amount of money).
(a) at home (b) at odds (c) the apple of his eye (d) an arm and a leg
- He is always spending his money drinking so he is always (without money).
(a) backed out (b) banked on (c) broke (d) behind the times
- She is always (available) when he wants her.
(a) as a rule (b) at heart (c) all thumbs (d) at his beck and call
- Okay I`m (listening). Please continue with your story.
(a) all ears (b) all thumbs (c) as a rule (d) at heart
- She is (in a better position) since she sold her car.
(a) blown over (b) beating around the bush (c) backing out (d) better off
- It is time to (tell) her about the company`s plans to move.
(a) burn the candle at both ends to (b) break the news to (c) bend over backwards to (d) burn the midnight oil to
- I think that I (decided to do too much) when I said I`d help with the party.
(a) bit off more than I can chew (b) broke the bank (c) brought to mind (d) had a brush with the law
- You can always (depend on) him to lend you the money.
(a) blow over (b) back out (c) bank on (d) bring to mind
- I don`t think that he is (to blame) for breaking the computer.
(a) at last (b) at fault (c) all thumbs (d) absent-minded
- He is (very forgetful) and is always losing his glasses.
(a) absent-minded (b) all thumbs (c) all ears (d) as a rule
- She is (waiting) until she hears about the job.
(a) behind the times (b) barking up the wrong tree (c) biding her time (d) bailing her out
- He is always (fighting) with his boss about something.
(a) as usual (b) at last (c) at odds (d) at heart
- The handbag that she lost was (totally new).
(a) back to the drawing board (b) beside herself (c) better off (d) brand new
- (Usually) I get up and go jogging before breakfast every Sunday.
(a) at heart (b) all in all (c) all of a sudden (d) as a rule
- The house (was destroyed by fire) during the electrical storm.
(a) burnt down (b) brought up (c) broke fresh ground (d) beat around the bush
- His father must (eliminate) fat from his diet because of his health.
(a) cancel out (b) calm down (c) cut out (d) carry over
- Let`s (stop work) for today and come back tomorrow.
(a) chip in (b) clear the air (c) call it quits (d) come across
- I would like to buy a new car so I have begun to (economize) on my daily expenses.
(a) come clean (b) count on (c) cut out (d) cut corners
- You can (be sure of) her helping you with the cleaning.
(a) cross out (b) count on (c) come up with (d) clear the air with
- I had (an accident - almost but not really) this morning when my car almost hit a fence.
(a) a cave in (b) a change of heart (c) a close call (d) clean slate
- Working in an office is definitely (unsuitable for him).
(a) In care of him (b) not his cup of tea (c) on credit (d) cut out
- It finally (occured to me) that I had met him before at a party.
(a) crossed my mind (b) cleared the decks (c) came clean (d) crosses out
- He is (responsible for) buying equipment in his company.
(a) creeping up on (b) in care of (c) caught short (d) in charge of
- I was (unable to pay) when I went to the store so I went home to get some more money.
(a) cut out (b) crossed my mind (c) caught short (d) on credit
- She was very angry when she heard the news but now she has begun to (quiet down).
(a) have the cheek to do something (b) calm down (c) cut corners (d) call it quits
- The government minister was finally forced to (tell the truth) about the illegal funds.
(a) call the shots (b) chew the fat (c) clear the decks (d) come clean
- Everybody in the class (contributed money) to buy the food for the party.
(a) came to the point (b) cut out (c) called their bluff (d) chipped in
- She (thought of) a good idea for the sales convention.
(a) caught up with (b) cut down to size (c) came up with (d) climbed up the wall
- The tennis match (was canceled) because of the rain.
(a) came clean (b) was called off (c) came to the point (d) crossed out
- She has really (advanced) with her typing skills.
(a) come a long way (b) cut down on (c) come to the point (d) carried through
- He is (making the decisions) for the new project.
(a) coming clean (b) calling the shots (c) cut out (d) calling up
- He has begun to (use less) salt because of his health.
(a) cash in on (b) carry out (c) cut down on (d) chew the fat on
- I stopped to (rest for awhile) after climbing the stairs.
(a) clear the air (b) catch my breath (c) come a long way (d) come clean
- It was difficult to go to work during the (cold period).
(a) cut corners (b) call off (c) cold spell (d) close call
- They must talk in order to (remove their misunderstanding).
(a) clear the decks (b) come a long way (c) cross their mind (d) clear the air
- Whenever (he faces a great obstacle) he works hard to overcome his problems.
(a) the chips are down (b) he calls it quits (c) he clears the air (d) he cuts the mustard
