Idiom Quizzes （M-O）

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    Choose an idiom at the bottom to replace the expression in the brackets below:
  1. They spend too much money so it is very difficult to (keep within their budget) on his salary.
    (a) make a bundle (b) make ends meet (c) make themselves at home (d) make waves

  2. He (is very serious) when he says that he will do something.
    (a) means business (b) makes a difference (c) makes waves (d) misses the boat

  3. Living in the mountains while building the highway was (very difficult) for the workers.
    (a) nobody`s fool (b) a narrow escape (c) nipped in the bud (d) no bed of roses

  4. He studies very hard so (of course) he always does well.
    (a) never mind (b) no wonder (c) no picnic (d) now and then

  5. They don`t have to work very hard because they (made a lot of money on) the stock market.
    (a) made a killing on (b) made a beeline for (c) made a point of (d) made fun of

  6. (Don`t worry) about locking the door. I will do it later.
    (a) no wonder (b) no matter (c) never mind (d) no picnic

  7. He is (always excited) about going to baseball games.
    (a) not so hot (b) nobody`s fool (c) no bed of roses (d) nuts

  8. You should hurry or you will (not be able to go to) the party.
    (a) make a dent in (b) make a go of (c) miss out on (d) make sense of

  9. He saved up a (lot of money) from his old job.
    (a) narrow escape (b) nest egg (c) neck of the woods (d) nick of time

  10. We had to move the T. V. out of the living room in order to (have a place for) the new sofa.
    (a) make a go of (b) make a living for (c) make room for (d) miss out on

  11. The video and television are not working so we will have to (substitute) the tape recorder.
    (a) make do with (b) make a dent in (c) miss out on (d) make up our mind for

  12. His new car is (very impressive).
    (a) named after someone (b) nothing to sneeze at (c) nobody`s fool (d) no picnic

  13. The picture of the restaurant`s main dish (makes me very hungry).
    (a) makes a difference (b) makes a mountain out of a molehole (c) makes my mouth water (d) makes my hair stand on end

  14. I don`t want to (cause any problems) in my new company.
    (a) make a name for myself (b) make waves (c) make my own way (d) make sense

  15. I don`t think that you can trick him very easily. He is (very smart).
    (a) no picnic (b) not so hot (c) nobody`s fool (d) no dice

  16. We must stop the rumors by (stopping them from the first).
    (a) the nick of time (b) nipping them in the bud (c) a narrow escape (d) no bed of roses

  17. I really don`t understand him because he never really (says things clearly).
    (a) makes sense (b) makes a bundle (c) makes a hit (d) makes out

  18. He was (called the same as) his grandfather.
    (a) never mind (b) nuts about (c) not much of (d) named after

  19. I am feeling (a little sick) today so I think that I will go home early.
    (a) a narrow escape (b) nobody`s fool (c) not so hot (d) the nick of time

  20. He tried hard to make his business a success but he was unable to (succeed).
    (a) make a dent in it (b) make a go of it (c) miss the boat (d) mend his ways

  21. He (made a lot of money) on the stock market.
    (a) made a living (b) made a bundle (c) made his mouth water (d) met someone half-way

  22. Please (relax and don`t worry about anything) when you are here.
    (a) make a difference (b) make a name for yourself (c) make yourself felt (d) make yourself at home

  23. I tried to (create a good relationship) with my neighbors but it was impossible.
    (a) make a difference (b) make friends (c) make a living (d) make ends meet

  24. Living on the ranch for the winter was (very difficult).
    (a) no matter (b) nipped in the bud (c) no picnic (d) no wonder

  25. They became a little (confused) with her bad directions.
    (a) made out (b) mixed up (c) man-to-man (d) mum`s the word

  26. His presentation at the meeting (was very successful).
    (a) made a hit (b) met someone half-way (c) made up their mind (d) made ends meet

  27. He really (missed an opportunity) when he refused the assignment.
    (a) made a killing (b) mended his ways (c) missed the boat (d) made short work of it

  28. It (isn`t important) if he goes to the game or not.
    (a) makes out (b)doesn`t matter (c) means business (d) might as well

  29. We have no truck to move our furniture so we must (substitute) our car.
    (a) make a living with (b) make ends meet with (c) make waves with (d) make do with

  30. I can`t (decide) if I will go to Japan in December or not.
    (a) make up my mind (b) mend my ways (c) make a hit (d) mean business

  31. We used (various materials) from around the office to make the desk.
    (a) on and off (b) odds and ends (c) once in a while (d) out of sorts

  32. The politician told him (unofficially) that he would not be a candidate.
    (a) off the record (b) on a shoestring (c) once in a blue moon (d) on the dot

  33. They started the small travel agency (on a limited budget) so they have no extra money.
    (a) out of the question (b) over a barrel (c) off base (d) on a shoestring

  34. He didn`t tell her about the broken plate (intentionally).
    (a) on purpose (b) off and on (c) once in a while (d) on edge

  35. He has been (rushing here and there) all day.
    (a) on the spot (b) on the go (c) out of line (d) over his head

  36. I think that her cooking is absolutely (fantastic).
    (a) over her head (b) out of this world (c) on the warpath (d) off the record

  37. The company doesn`t have any of the new computers (available).
    (a) over a barrel (b) on hand (c) on the wagon (d) off base

  38. We go to that restaurant (occasionally) if we are in the area.
    (a) on and on (b) on easy street (c) out of breath (d) off and on

  39. He has been (anxious) all day because he is waiting for his exam results.
    (a) on edge (b) on the blink (c) off his rocker (d) out of the woods

  40. He was (very tired) after running from the station.
    (a) on the go (b) off the record (c) out of the blue (d) out of breath

  41. The telephone has been (unusable) since last week.
    (a) off the record (b) on call (c) out-of-order (d) on the whole

  42. His estimate of the expenses are totally (inaccurate).
    (a) off base (b) on and off (c) on easy street (d) out of sorts

  43. He always says strange things and I think he is (crazy).
    (a) on the ball (b) off his rocker (c) out of breath (d) over a barrel

  44. (Never) will I allow her to marry that man.
    (a) off and on (b) on pins and needles (c) out of this world (d) over my dead body

  45. My video has been (broken) for several months now.
    (a) out of the blue (b) on the wagon (c) on the blink (d) on a shoestring

  46. His proposal was totally (unacceptable) as to what we can agree to.
    (a) over our head (b) on the road (c) out of line (d) on the blink

  47. I think that their relationship is (breaking up).
    (a) on the wagon (b) on pins and needles (c) on a shoestring (d) on the rocks

  48. The company is not (out of danger) yet regarding its bad debts.
    (a) out of the woods (b) on the warpath (c) on their shoulders (d) off base

  49. I think that my bicycle is (ready for the garbage pile).
    (a) other fish to fry (b) on pins and needles (c) on its last legs (d) off the record

  50. They (were taking a big chance) when they gave him a promotion.
    (a) went out on a limb (b) went over a barrel (c) went on a shoestring (d) went on the same wavelength

  51. His idea was a little crazy and definitely (very unusual).
    (a) off its rocker (b) one for the books (c) on and off (d) on the dole

  52. He is (free of responsibility) regarding the missing money.
    (a) on a shoestring (b) on his toes (c) on the edge of his seat (d) off the hook

  53. She has been (free of drinking alcohol) for over two years.
    (a) on the wagon (b) off the top of her head (c) on easy street (d) over a barrel

  54. We go to that restaurant (only sometimes).
    (a) off base (b) once and for all (c) on shaky ground (d) once in a blue moon

  55. You must stay (alert) during those long meetings.
    (a) out on a limb (b) on your toes (c) on the spot (d) on pins and needles

  56. She began to tell me the story (suddenly and without warning).
    (a) off the record (b) once in a blue moon (c) on the whole (d) out of the blue

  57. He is an honest person and everything he says is (the truth).
    (a) off and on (b) out of favor with everyone (c) one for the books (d) on the level

  58. That request is absolutely (impossible).
    (a) out of the question (b) as old as the hills (c) on its last legs (d) on shaky ground

  59. He was put (in an embarassing situation) when they asked him the question.
    (a) out to lunch (b) out of the way (c) on the spot (d) on the level

  60. We are both (in total agreement) about the new contract.
    (a) over a barrel (b) on call (c) on the same wavelength (d) out of favor

  61. He is a little (bad-tempered) today.
    (a) off and on (b) over his dead body (c) out of the question (d) out of sorts

  62. She has been (excited) all day waiting for the contest.
    (a) on shaky ground (b) on the other hand (c) over her head (d) on pins and needles

  63. We have them (in a helpless position) with our new offer.
    (a) off the hook (b) on our shoulders (c) over a barrel (d) on the dot

  64. Her bicycle is a little bit (old-fashioned).
    (a) as old as the hills (b) on guard (c) out-of-date (d) out on a limb

  65. I was (nervously) waiting for the interview to start.
    (a) on a shoestring (b) on the edge of my seat (c) on my last legs (d) out of line

  66. I can`t remember his name (from memory).
    (a) off my rocker (b) once or twice (c) on the same wavelength (d) off the top of my head

  67. He (only thinks of one thing).
    (a) has a one-track mind (b) is on a shoestring (c) is on his shoulders (d) is over a barrel

  68. She is (able to live comfortably) since she won the lottery.
    (a) on the wagon (b) on easy street (c) on her toes (d) off the record

  69. She is always (punctual) and never misses work.
    (a) off base (b) over her head (c) on time (d) out of sorts

  70. You should be careful. She is (very angry) today.
    (a) over her dead body (b) out of this world (c) on the road (d) on the warpath

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