Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The supervisor told the man that (what he does is more important than what he says) and he must not be late for work again.(a) all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (b) a bad workman blames his tools (c) actions speak louder than words (d) there's no accounting for tasteAnswer (c) actions speak louder than words
The man knew nothing abut repairing a car. He was (not able to teach someone else) although he was trying to show his friend how to fix it.(a) between the devil and the deep blue sea (b) better to be safe than sorry (c) all fair in love and war (d) like the blind leading the blind
Answer (d) like the blind leading the blind
(The decision has been made) and we have decided to move next month. We cannot change our plans now.(a) The die is cast (b) The customer is always right (c) A cat has nine lives (d) Crime doesn't pay
Answer (a) The die is cast
The school board knew that (there was much money available) so they began to look for a good architect to design the new school.(a) easy come, easy go (b) it is easier said than done (c) money was no object (d) the exception proves the rule
Answer (c) money was no object
The group of young men had come to the city to watch the football game and they planned (to enjoy themselves without care) during the weekend.(a) that enough is as good as a feast (b) to eat, drink, and be merry (c) to shape up or ship out (d) that empty vessels make the most noise
Answer (b) to eat, drink, and be merry
The supervisors want to control the workers and believe that (if they give them a small amount of freedom then they will soon ask for more).(a) if at first they don't succeed then they must try, try again (b) the exception proves the rule (c) they should put their money where their mouth is (d) if they give them an inch, they will take a mile
Answer (d) if they give them an inch, they will take a mile
The long holiday was (what he needed) and the man was able to return to work totally refreshed.(a) just what the doctor ordered (b) more haste, less speed (c) what goes around comes around (d) a first time for everything
Answer (a) just what the doctor ordered
The man had an attitude of (tolerance) toward other people and he was not bothered by the different lifestyles in his neighborhood.(a) let the dead bury their dead (b) love is blind (c) let the buyer beware (d) live and let live
Answer (d) live and let live
The weather was sunny so the couple decided (to take advantage of it) and finished painting their house.(a) that many hands make light work (b) that a miss is as good as a mile (c) to make hay while the sun shines (d) that money doesn't grow on trees
Answer (c) to make hay while the sun shines
The mother did not speak with her daughter for several weeks but she believed that (not hearing anything meant that everything was probably all right) so she did not worry.(a) necessity is the mother of invention (b) no news is good news (c) there is no smoke without fire (d) nothing succeeds like success
Answer (b) no news is good news
The teddy bear was (not visible) so the little boy soon forgot about it.(a) once bitten, twice shy (b) out of sight, out of mind (c) in for a penny, in for a pound (d) nothing ventured, nothing gained
Answer (b) out of sight, out of mind
There is (no point worrying about) the television that I broke as there is nothing that I can do about it.(a) no use crying over spilled milk about (b) no time like the present for (c) the pot calling the kettle black for (d) different strokes for different folks with
Answer (a) no use crying over spilled milk about
(Ideas are greater than using force) and throughout history this has been true many times.(a) He who pays the piper calls the tune (b) One man's meat is another man's poison (c) Pride comes before a fall (d) The pen is mightier than the swordAnswer (d) The pen is mightier than the sword
The girl was (careful with small amounts of money) but she would often spend large amounts of money on wasteful things.(a) in for a penny, in for a pound (b) better safe than sorry (c) penny wise and pound foolish (d) putting her money where her mouth is
Answer (c) penny wise and pound foolish
For the woman next door (many problems come at one time). This makes it difficult for her to continue with her daily life.(a) it never rains but it pours (b) the road to hell is paved with good intentions (c) the proof of the pudding is in the eating (d) practice makes perfect
Answer (a) it never rains but it pours
The man believed that (it would take time and effort to finish the difficult job).(a) when in Rome do as the Romans do (b) a rolling stone gathers no moss (c) what's good for the goose is good for the gander (d) Rome was not built in a day
Answer (d) Rome was not built in a day
(Some famous people receive better treatment than others) when they go to an expensive restaurant.(a) Some people may spare the rod and spoil the child (b) Some people are more equal than others (c) For some people the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (d) For some people still waters run deep
Answer (b) Some people are more equal than others
Many people believe that (you can make much money) in the city so they are moving there in large numbers.(a) silence is golden (b) seeing is believing (c) it is third time lucky (d) the streets are paved with gold
Answer (d) the streets are paved with gold
You should remember that (dealing with a problem immediately will save time later).(a) there is a time and a place for everything (b) time and tide wait for no man (c) a stitch in time saves nine (d) time is a great healer
Answer (c) a stitch in time saves nine
It was (the good intentions behind her action) and everyone forgave the teacher when she apologized.(a) the thought that counts (b) none so blind as those who will not see (c) different strokes for different folks (d) an ill wind that blows nobody good
Answer (a) the thought that counts
(Everything is different now) and the fashions of last year are no longer seen on the streets of the city.(a) Time flies (b) Times change (c) Time is money (d) Tomorrow is another day
Answer (b) Times change
(There were too many people around) so we had to ask some of those who were trying to fix the computer to leave.(a) Two wrongs don't make a right (b) Two's company, three's a crowd (c) Two heads are better than one (d) Too many cooks spoil the broth
Answer (d) Too many cooks spoil the broth
The woman believes that (always doing new things is the best way to live).(a) tall oaks grow from little acorns (b) it takes all kinds to make a world (c) variety is the spice of life (d) truth is stranger than fiction
Answer (c) variety is the spice of life
(If you are determined enough then you can succeed) and you will be able to do what you want to do in life.(a) The wish is father to the thought (b) You're only young once (c) Where there's a will there's a way (d) It is the thought that counts
Answer (c) Where there's a will there's a way Posted by Learning English through Proverbs, Idioms and Sayings 
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