English Idioms Quiz

A. A tendency toward cowardice B. A lucky habit C. A sudden illness D. A bright talent

A. Quick to react B. Fast at writing C. Skilled in sport D. Late but accurate

A. Prefer seafood B. Earn a low salary C. Have more important matters D. Want to travel abroad

A. Take a risk to support an idea B. Leave home suddenly C. Speak without thinking D. Change your profession

A. Earn more than expected B. Pay on time C. Pay far too much D. Buy something secretly

A. Caught in the rain B. Feeling proud C. Very confused D. Slightly ill

A. Combine two ideas B. Borrow from friends C. Start a new budget D. Have just enough money to live on

A. Overcome by strong emotion B. Too tired to work C. Physically injured D. Unsure of the rules

A. A cleaning liquid B. Hard physical effort C. A clever shortcut D. A minor repair

A. A warm climate B. A bright idea C. A brief success D. Someone or something that brings happiness

A. Be unable to act freely B. Be ready to fight C. Work with others D. Feel deeply ashamed

A. Admit total defeat B. Face something difficult bravely C. Speak very harshly D. Act without thinking

A. In exchange for cash B. For my salary C. At a discount D. In my opinion

A. Escape from control B. Become uncontrolled C. Leave the meeting D. Stop being useful

A. Build something difficult B. Solve a small problem C. Exaggerate a minor problem D. Work too slowly

A. An exact total B. A very low price C. A sports award D. A rough estimate

A. Early difficulties B. Dental pain C. Nervous habits D. Small rewards

A. Plans succeed at last B. Friends return unexpectedly C. Bad past actions bring consequences D. Work becomes easier with time

A. Close an account B. Save a lot of money C. Win a small prize D. Cost more than one can afford

A. Your answer is certainly right B. I have already decided C. I know more than you D. I do not know either