Idiom Quizzes - O

(English Idioms & Sayings) Idiom Quizzes - O

Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:


1. 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
   

   Answer(b) odds and ends
   
   

2. 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
   

   Answer(a) off the record
   
   

3. They started the small travel agency (on a limited budget) so they have little money now.
   

   (a) out of the question (b) over a barrel (c) off base (d) on a shoestring
   

   Answer(d) on a shoestring
   
   

4. He did not tell her about the broken plate (intentionally).
   

   (a) on purpose (b) off and on (c) once in a while (d) on edge
   

   Answer(a) on purpose
   
   

5. 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
   

   Answer(b) on the go
   
   

6. 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
   

   Answer(b) out of this world
   
   

7. The company does not have any of the new computers (available).
   

   (a) over a barrel (b) on hand (c) on the wagon (d) off base
   

   Answer(b) on hand
   
   

8. 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
   

   Answer(d) off and on
   
   

9. 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
   

   Answer(a) on edge
   
   

10. 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
    

    Answer(d) out of breath
    
    

11. The telephone has been (unusable) since last week.
    

    (a) off the record (b) on call (c) out of order (d) on the whole
    

    Answer(c) out of order
    
    

12. His estimate of the expenses are totally (inaccurate).
    

    (a) off base (b) on and off (c) on easy street (d) out of sorts
    

    Answer(a) off base
    
    

13. 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
    

    Answer(b) off his rocker
    
    

14. "(Never) will I allow my daughter to marry that man."
    

    (a) Off and on (b) On pins and needles (c) Out of this world (d) Over my dead body
    

    Answer(d) Over my dead body
    
    

15. 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
    

    Answer(c) out of line
    
    

16. 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
    

    Answer(d) on the rocks
    
    

17. 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
    

    Answer(a) out of the woods
    
    

18. I think that my bicycle is (ready for the garbage).
    

    (a) other fish to fry (b) on pins and needles (c) on its last legs (d) off the record
    

    Answer(c) on its last legs
    
    

19. 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) were on the same wavelength
    

    Answer(a) went out on a limb
    
    

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