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