Idiom Quizzes： A-C

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    Choose an idiom at the bottom to replace the expression in the brackets below:
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. The clothes in that store are a little (old fashioned).
    (a) behind the times (b) brand new (c) broke (d) better off

  10. (Without warning) it began to rain.
    (a) at his beck and call (b) all of a sudden (c) at heart (d) at fault

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. She is always (available) when he wants her.
    (a) as a rule (b) at heart (c) all thumbs (d) at his beck and call

  14. Okay I`m (listening). Please continue with your story.
    (a) all ears (b) all thumbs (c) as a rule (d) at heart

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. You can always (depend on) him to lend you the money.
    (a) blow over (b) back out (c) bank on (d) bring to mind

  19. 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

  20. He is (very forgetful) and is always losing his glasses.
    (a) absent-minded (b) all thumbs (c) all ears (d) as a rule

  21. 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

  22. He is always (fighting) with his boss about something.
    (a) as usual (b) at last (c) at odds (d) at heart

  23. The handbag that she lost was (totally new).
    (a) back to the drawing board (b) beside herself (c) better off (d) brand new

  24. (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

  25. 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

  26. His father must (eliminate) fat from his diet because of his health.
    (a) cancel out (b) calm down (c) cut out (d) carry over

  27. Let`s (stop work) for today and come back tomorrow.
    (a) chip in (b) clear the air (c) call it quits (d) come across

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. He is (responsible for) buying equipment in his company.
    (a) creeping up on (b) in care of (c) caught short (d) in charge of

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. The tennis match (was canceled) because of the rain.
    (a) came clean (b) was called off (c) came to the point (d) crossed out

  40. 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

  41. He is (making the decisions) for the new project.
    (a) coming clean (b) calling the shots (c) cut out (d) calling up

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. It was difficult to go to work during the (cold period).
    (a) cut corners (b) call off (c) cold spell (d) close call

  45. 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

  46. 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

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