Idiom Quizzes - F

Idiom Quizzes - F

Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:


1. The number of visitors to the museum has begun to (decrease) recently.
   

   (a) force their hand (b) fall into a trap (c) fill the bill (d) fall off
   

   Answer(d) fall off
   
   

2. The man recently lost his job so we (feel pity for) his family.
   

   (a) feel sorry for (b) fall back on (c) fight tooth and nail for (d) fork money out for
   

   Answer(a) feel sorry for
   
   

3. The used car that we bought began to (stop working properly) after only three months.
   

   (a) fall on deaf ears (b) flip out (c) fall apart (d) fall out of use
   

   Answer(c) fall apart
   
   

4. I find it a little difficult to (understand) what he really wants to say.
   

   (a) figure out (b) fire away at (c) fan the flames of (d) fly in the face of
   

   Answer(a) figure out
   
   

5. If he does not study hard he will (fail to keep up with) the other students.
   

   (a) feel out of place with (b) face down (c) fall behind (d) farm out
   

   Answer(c) fall behind
   
   

6. I saw him at the meeting but he was (totally out of place) among the more experienced negotiators.
   

   (a) like a fish out of water (b) fair and square (c) feeling the pinch (d) fishing for a compliment
   

   Answer(a) like a fish out of water
   
   

7. Her boss is always (criticizing) her bad work habits.
   

   (a) flirting with the idea of (b) finding fault with (c) a force to be reckoned with for (d) falling in with
   

   Answer(b) finding fault with
   
   

8. We decided to build a new house (from the beginning) after the fire destroyed our old one.
   

   (a) filled to the brim (b) for love or money (c) from scratch (d) free and easy
   

   Answer(c) from scratch
   
   

9. He was in a very good (mood) so I told him about the accident with his car.
   

   (a) flash in the pan (b) frame of mind (c) fight against time (d) fly-by-night

   Answer(b) frame of mind
   
   

10. You can borrow my copy of the book (for now) but I will need it back next week.
    

    (a) for kicks (b) for good (c) for the time being (d) for all the world
    

    Answer(c) for the time being
    
    

11. He must (accept the consequences) for his bad behavior.
    

    (a) fall over backwards (b) face the music (c) field questions (d) form an opinion
    

    Answer(b) face the music for
    
    

12. His father is going to (pay) for his trip to Europe.
    

    (a) feel put-upon (b) fish or cut bait (c) follow the crowd (d) foot the bill

    Answer(d) foot the bill
    
    

13. "Could you please (tell us) about the new contract."
    

    (a) fill us in (b) feel on top of the world (c) flesh things out (d) follow our lead
    

    Answer(a) fill us in
    
    

14. His success on the exam is a great (achievement).
    

    (a) finger in the pie (b) flea in his ear (c) fly in the ointment (d) feather in his cap
    

    Answer(d) feather in his cap
    
    

15. The woman must begin to (accept) her father's death.
    

    (a) face up to (b) follow up (c) follow through (d) feast her eyes on
    

    Answer(a) face up to
    
    

16. We learned about the train accident (directly).
    

    (a) first-run (b) from hand to hand (c) firsthand (d) for crying out loud
    

    Answer(c) firsthand
    
    

17. His boss (became very angry) when he heard about the problem.
    

    (a) flew off the handle (b) fell down on the job (c) fed his face (d) found his tongue

    Answer(a) flew off the handle
    
    

18. The woman has been (tired of) her job for a long time.
    

    (a) flush with (b) fed up with (c) falling short of (d) fond of
    

    Answer(b) fed up with
    
    

19. She (became crazy) when she received the letter.
    

    (a) followed suit (b) fizzled out (c) fought tooth and nail (d) flipped her lid
    

    Answer(d) flipped her lid
    
    

20. Our plans for the family reunion (were abandoned).
    

    (a) fell through (b) fell into line (c) fell into place (d) fell off the wagon
    

    Answer(a) fell through
    
    (To be continued)