The quiz of English Proverbs and Idioms Welcome to quiz The quiz of English Proverbs and Idioms 1. I understand your problem, but I’m unable to do anything to help you. sympathise feel pressure sensitive delight in None 2. The new model of I-phone is selling like hot……………………………….- everyone wants to buy it. cookies cakes chocolate buns None 3. ‘The male to the right is the leader of the herd’. Choose the place where can you hear this statement: opera savannah museum ancient city None 4. Which of the following words fits the description: ‘Used by planes’. lane path railway junction runway None 5. Let’s finish work and ……………………... fall on deaf ears call it the day cut no ice sit in judgement None 6. I am writing ………………………………. your letter of 25th May. in response to in addition to with respect to in fairness to None 7. If I were you, I wouldn’t …………………….. Ryan. He’s quite irresponsible. exempt from rely on on behalf of take pride None 8. Face the problem and try to solve it but don’t…………………………. cut and run brush it under the carpet catch it red-handed blow the whistle None 9. Which proverb means: ‘What you do is more significant than what you say’? Out of sight, out of mind Nothing venture, nothing gain Once bitten, twice shy Actions speak louder than words None 10. A ……………. is a building which Muslims use for worship. sculpture mosque landmark chapel None 11. Cross one word out: be fond of be capable of be keen on be interested in None 12. The …………….. has the right to be defended by a professional lawyer during a trial. witness assassin judge suspect None 13. Why not ask your family for a loan – after all, blood is …………………….. than water. denser thicker thinner heavier None 14. I listen to classical music very rarely. once in a blue moon by courtesy with luck in excess None 15. I am working hard to keep up with the Joneses although I don’t need that much money. use one’s energy to do sth have several options/projects at the same time take a position of less importance be in competition with other people for a higher social standard None 16. The news is that our old neighbor has …………………………………. The funeral is in 3 days’ time. kicked the bucket gone downhill run out of steam been grinning from ear to ear None 17. He is definitely joking. Stop………………………………! It’s not funny at all! being a rough diamond being hot under the collar pulling your leg keeping you cool None 18. A surgeon is …………. a doctor who who performs an operation on sick people a drug pusher a person who is badly injured or killed in an accident a nurse who helps pregnant women deliver babies None 19. A dish without enough liquid is…………… . stale greasy sour dry None 20. Which kind of sports equipment do you need to play ice hockey? oar club puck dart None 21. An idiom :‘Be under the weather’ means. spacious feel unwell, feel sick be absent-minded incredibly happy None 22. I find bodybuilders disgusting, with their muscles bulging and their skin………………………………..oil. glistening with comparing with colliding with dealing with None 23. A stuntman is someone who. does dangerous things makes people laugh writes dialogues for TV sho designs dance sequences None 24. I was …………………………………….when the manager asked me about my promotion prospects. I didn’t know what to say.. in the black pulling a few strings in full swing at a loss for words None 25. What is the euro to US dolar ……………….. today?. interest rate stock exchange demand exchange rate None 26. ‘Wheat, rye, oats and barley’ are the names of: cereals spices herbs beverage None 27. Dogs are very loyal pets. On the other………………………, they can be quite noisy. foot hand point place None 28. In a new job it takes time to learn the ropes. examine a small part offend or embarrass others make sb understand become familiar with details, methods of a job/ profession None 29. When you finally decide to get married, you ………………….. resist the temptation take an opportunity tie the knot tap into someone’s needs None 30. Which expression has a positive meaning? I’m fed up with. You poor thing! How terrific! I’ve no clue. None 31. Match the beginning and the ending of a popular proverb. ‘A bad workman………’ . pays a lot of money for something helps the brave always blames his to tools grows under one’s feet None 32. There should be a ………….. in every car. You have to have an antiseptic or an adhesive tape close at hand. backpack pocket dictionary personal belongings first aid kit None 33. I was led to understand that you were in Mexico. at length in danger in disarray under the impression None 34. If you don’t like hot dishes, steer clear of chilli con carne- it is so spicy. relax and enjoy make the most appropriate choice become accustomed avoid None 35. I managed to kill two birds with one …………………….. when we employed a new person to help them work more effectively. spade stone shot fire None 36. Complete the sentence. ‘I couldn’t believe my ……………’. reason ears sight senses None 37. Match the beginning and the ending of a popular proverb. ‘All roads lead to Rome’. You should respect the traditions of your hosts Whatever you do, the effect is the same It takes time to create something You can’t fight bureaucracy None 38. Sarah is ……………………… from work because she’s just had a baby. in theory on business behind schedule on leave None 39. Young people today take everything for granted. demand too much aren’t interested in anything insist on doing lots of things don’t appreciate anything None 40. The Star Spangled Banner is …………. a leading weekly magazine the British flag another name for American constitution the US national flag None 41. Cockney is …………………... a well-known restaurant in London a famous college of medicine in Scotland a type of speech used by some Londoners a nickname of an English poet None Be sure to click Submit Quiz to see your results! Name Nick Email Time's upTime is Up!
