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English Idioms and Expressions Test ( Intermediate level

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 1
Up to his ears
Q1 He's up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
(a) fully occupied with (b) very interested in (c) not involved with (d) concerned with
Q2 If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
(a) take my hand (b) help me (c) take my fingers (d) pick me up
Q3 I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
(a) in person (b) facing them (c) looking at them (d) seeing them
Q4 The manager dismissed the new proposal out of hand and said that it was not at all practical.
(a) quickly (b) utterly (c) directly (d) simply
Q5 As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.
(a) look at (b) consider (c) check (d) observe
Q6 The opposition in parliament accused the government of playing games and refusing to accept the
seriousness of the situation.
(a) being light hearted (b) being heavy hearted (c) being down hearted (d) being faint hearted
Q7 He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to accept a word of what she said.
(a) talking sense (b) talking straight (c) talking nonsense (d) talking tough
Q8 The police advised them to go down to the cellar in order to be out of harm's way.
(a) away from the noise (b) inside the area (c) into safety (d) away from danger
Q9 I'd give my right arm if I could get tickets for that concert.
(a) do absolutely anything
(c) do something stupid
(b) do something dangerous
(d) do what you want
Q10 You can always rely on Fred to put his foot in it and come out with a remark like that.
(a) tread on somebody
(c) say something embarrassing
(b) fall over
(d) put on the wrong shoe

Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 2
Send the right message
Q1 This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.
(a) delivers the incorrect letter
(c) does not talk properly
(b) fails to communicate
(d) does not set a good example
Q2 The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.
(a) are covering up (b) are revealing (c) are opening (d) are exposing
Q3 I hear what you are saying but I don't agree with you.
(a) I understand what you mean
(c) I am able to catch your words
(b) I believe your words
(d) I think you are right
Q4 You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.
(a) she holds on to her pistol
(c) she doesn't let her weapons go
(b) she maintains her opinion
(d) she refuses to shoot
Q5 I'm sorry I can't follow that, run that past me again.
(a) explain that once more
(c) try and catch me up
(b) hurry up
(d) come across
Q6 Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.
(a) Don't get depressed
(c) Don't let the levels drop
(b) Carry on drinking
(d) Maintain the heights
Q7 I'm afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.
(a) he hurt himself
(c) he made a bad mistake for himself
(b) he injured himself
(d) he damaged his body
Q8 Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.
(a) winning the game
(c) taking the initiative
(b) taking advantage
(d) taking the trouble
Q9 There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.
(a) no future (b) no interest (c) no distance (d) no time
Q10 He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.
(a) to pay a little longer
(c) to pay a little later
(b) to get a better price
(d) to delay a little longer

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 3
A piece of cake
Q1 You shouldn't worry about the exam because you have prepared well and you'll probably find it a piece of
cake.
(a) easy to digest (b) easy to read (c) easy to start (d) very easy
Q2 The trouble with you is that you are a bit selfish and your sole philosophy is to have your cake and eat it.
(a) expect too much of life
(c) spend your life eating
(b) lead a life of pleasure
(d) eat too much
Q3 When he heard that the necklace had been stolen, he dropped it like a hot potato.
(a) he let it fall from his hands
(c) he gave it to somebody else
(b) he suddenly lost interest in it
(d) he hid it in the fridge
Q4 He sits and watches TV all day and has turned into a veritable couch potato.
(a) a good sleeper (b) an enthusiast (c) a very lazy person (d) a deep thinker
Q5 Thanks to you we're really in the soup now and I don't honestly know why I ever listen to you.
(a) in an interesting situation
(c) in an unusual situation
(b) in deep trouble
(d) in rough water
Q6 As he had been away from home for some years, they decided on his return to cook the fatted calf.
(a) have a big celebration
(c) employ a top chef
(b) go out for a meal
(d) eat as much as they liked
Q7 There's something very fishy about that story he told us because I can't quite get to the bottom of it.
(a) to do with the sea (b) connected with fish (c) suspicious (d) strong smelling
Q8 Their mother always describes her twin sons as like two peas in a pod.
(a) both round in shape
(c) both saying the same thing
(b) both full of fun
(d) both looking exactly alike
Q9 After what he said and after what has happened he certainly seems to have got egg on his face.
(a) have made a fool of himself
(c) have said the wrong thing
(b) have lost a lot of money
(d) have made the wrong decision
Q10 He always took advice from his parents about being careful and never put all his eggs in one basket.
(a) carried too much in one hand
(c) decided to do anything dangerous
(b) relied too much on one plan
(d) planned anything exciting

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 4
Picking you up
Q1 Nobody knows what's going on?
(a) meaning (b) continuing (c) happening (d) taking
Q2 Don't worry we'll see you're all right.
(a) look at you (b) look on you (c) look for you (d) look after you
Q3 What you need is something that will pick you up.
(a) make you feel better
(c) make you hold on better
(b) make you stand better
(d) make you stay on better
Q4 I simply can't stand sugar in my tea or coffee.
(a) can't eat (b) can't drink (c) can't tolerate (d) can't allow
Q5 I have a feeling that she's taking you for a ride.
(a) taking you in a car (b) pulling you along (c) trying to trick you (d) trying to push you
Q6 He's always got his nose in a book.
(a) hiding (b) reading (c) studying (d) looking
Q7 I think you're asking too much of them as they are just children.
(a) trying too much (b) saying too much (c) calling too much (d) expecting too much
Q8 If you want my opinion, I think this needs looking into.
(a) examining (b) finding (c) searching (d) discovering
Q9 One fine day I expect everything will be clear to you.
(a) On a summer's day (b) When the sun shines (c) In the end (d) Very soon
Q10 I think the time has come when you should put your toe in the water at least.
(a) go for a swim (b) give it a try (c) feel the cold (d) give it a chance

Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 5
As happy as the day is long
Q1 I'm sure that he could make a better job of being prime minister any day of the week.
(a) whatever the details
(c) whatever the circumstances
(b) whatever the time
(d) whatever the week
Q2 Don't worry we pride ourselves on being helpful to all our customers and getting that booked for you is all an a
day's work for us.
(a) perfectly easy (b) perfectly simple (c) perfectly done (d) perfectly normal
Q3 Yes, we went away on holiday last week but it rained day in day out.
(a) every single day (b) every other day (c) every second day (d) every two days
Q4 I think the time has now come when we'll simply have to call it a day.
(a) stop trying (b) stop thinking (c) stop working (d) stop going
Q5 You know what they said about radio that it had had its day but it's still going strong.
(a) stopped being clever
(c) stopped being heard
(b) stopped being popular
(d) stopped being good
Q6 That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that.
(a) assured us victory
(c) assured us progress
(b) assured us the answer
(d) assured us agreement
Q7 We left the children playing in the park and they were as happy as the day is long.
(a) reasonably happy (b) quite happy (c) very happy (d) always happy
Q8 They got engaged about two years ago and at long last they have named the day.
(a) said when they are getting married
(c) said why they are getting married
(b) said where they are getting married
(d) said if they are getting married.
Q9 I've been doing these exercises for two hours now and I think at long last I'm starting to see daylight.
(a) see the answer to the problem
(c) see the end of the task
(b) see the reason for the work
(d) see the problems in the answers
Q10 I knew once the car didn't start, saw it had a flat tyre and also that it had started to rain, that this was going to
be one of those days.
(a) a day when nothing goes right
(c) a day when little goes right
(b) a day when something goes wrong
(d) a day when little goes wrong

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 6
Privacy
Q1 If I were you, I'd tell her to go jump in the river.
(a) learn to swim (b) get wet (c) go away (d) go fishing
Q2 I can't understand why he doesn't take the hint.
(a) understand the point
(c) understand the words
(b) understand the speech
(d) understand the talk
Q3 I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.
(a) be quiet (b) be private (c) be lonely (d) be special
Q4 I wish they would stop poking their noses into our affairs.
(a) sniffing around (b) discovering (c) interfering in (d) putting into
Q5 I get the impression that they think we've outstayed our welcome here.
(a) remained longer (b) tried too long (c) waited too long (d) stayed too long
Q6 We asked him if he wanted to join us on the outing but he refused — I think he's a bit of a lone wolf.
(a) he prefers to be alone
(c) he prefers certain people
(b) he prefers small crowds
(d) he prefers walking slowly
Q7 She looked straight through him as soon as he entered the room.
(a) turned round
(c) took no notice of him
(b) looked carefully at him
(d) didn't speak to him
Q8 Since the news broke about the disaster, he's been keeping a very low profile.
(a) trying to look small
(c) trying to be careful
(b) trying to look casual
(d) trying not to be seen
Q9 After the political scandal in the government no-one in the cabinet is prepared to put their head above the
parapet.
(a) show their head (b) raise their head (c) speak in public (d) speak in the air
Q10 If you really want to come out of this without too much damage, my advice is to play dumb.
(a) speak stupidly (b) say nothing (c) say silly things (d) play the fool

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 7
Hold on
Q1 The audience held their breath as the magician started to saw a woman half.
(a) watched anxiously (b) stopped breathing (c) couldn't breathe (d) couldn't watch
Q2 The police officer called out to the driver to hold on until he arrived.
(a) continue (b) listen (c) wait (d) attend
Q3 In the end she lost her temper and told her daughter to hold her tongue.
(a) stand still (b) speak up (c) start speaking (d) be quiet
Q4 There's no need to change any of the regulations this year as the old ones will still hold good this year, too.
(a) be finished (b) be all right (c) be necessary (d) be careful
Q5 I don't know what it is exactly but she seems to have some kind of hold over him.
(a) control over (b) look over (c) trust over (d) belief over
Q6 He holds it against her that she never let him move house and start a new job.
(a) trusts (b) persuades (c) knows (d) blames
Q7 I think your best plan is to hold off making a decision until you know if you have passed the examination.
(a) delay (b) consider (c) stay (d) think
Q8 It was a very difficult race but the jockey held his own right until the end.
(a) overtook the others
(c) did better than the others
(b) did as well as the others
(d) tried to beat the others
Q9 Once he starts to talk about his favourite subject, he will hold forth until he is stopped.
(a) speak loudly (b) speak quickly (c) speak endlessly (d) speak slowly
Q10 The trouble is that whenever he's with strangers he always holds in his feelings.
(a) shows (b) restricts (c) tells (d) allows

Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 8
Money to burn
Q1 Money is the root of all evil, so what's the point of earning a lot?
(a) bad for your health
(c) the reason for health
(b) the cause of greed
(d) the cause of wickedness
Q2 In my opinion money talks and the little people are totally ignored.
(a) rich people speak a lot
(c) rich people have too much money
(b) rich people have influence
(d) rich people are not silent
Q3 She's a really happy woman now because for once she's in the money.
(a) spending a lot of money
(c) got money to spend
(b) spending money quickly
(d) got a little money
Q4 For my money I would sooner go on a cruise than sit all day on the beach.
(a) In my circumstances (b) In my opinion (c) In my situation (d) In my time
Q5 He has very little to do but he gets well paid and agrees it's money for jam.
(a) difficult money (b) hard money (c) good money (d) easy money
Q6 I think she should stop talking about it and put her money where her mouth is.
(a) give money for talking too much
(c) give money for something she says she believes in
(b) take money out of her mouth and be quiet
(d) give money for talking a lot about nothing
Q7 If you want to find some help with your project ask him because he's got money to burn.
(a) he spends money slowly
(c) he spends money wisely
(b) he spends money foolishly
(d) he hardly spends money
Q8 As soon as he had won the lottery, he went crazy and started spending money like water.
(a) spending money freely
(c) spending money on swimming
(b) spending money at sea
(d) spending money consistently
Q9 When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good run for your money.
(a) a lot of trouble with your money
(c) a lot of time with your money
(b) to chase after your money
(d) a lot of benefit from your money
Q10 She's made it clear that we don't need to worry because money is no object.
(a) money is not important
(c) money is not clear
(b) money is not definite
(d) money is not available

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 9
Go ahead
Q1 I'm sorry that looks awful — those two colours don't go together.
(a) smash (b) crash (c) clash (d) hash
Q2 After what you've gone through, I'm sure you need a holiday.
(a) felt (b) sensed (c) acted (d) experienced
Q3 We won't go into that now but I don't think we can avoid the subject much longer.
(a) discuss (b) enter (c) introduce (d) interrupt
Q4 He's gone right down in my estimation now that I've heard what he has done to his family.
(a) I think often of him
(c) I don't think at all of him
(b) I think a lot of him
(d) I don't think much of him
Q5 My advice to you is to make your mind up before it's too late and simply go for it.
(a) take the opportunity soon
(c) take the opportunity now
(b) take the opportunity fairly
(d) take the opportunity slowly
Q6 I'm afraid you've left that food too long out of the fridge and now it's gone off.
(a) become flat (b) become rotten (c) become rich (d) become stale
Q7 There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
(a) insisted (b) invited (c) apposed (d) opposed
Q8 Don't wait for me because I can't come yet so you go ahead and I'll join you later.
(a) go before me (b) go in front of me (c) go forwards me (d) go by me
Q9 If petrol prices go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
(a) ascend (b) raise (c) increase (d) develop
Q10 I'm sorry I interrupted you, please go on from where I so rudely stopped you.
(a) continue (b) stop (c) speak (d) finish

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 10
Under my Skin
Q1 It was late at night, the wind was howling and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost jumped out
of her skin.
(a) was pleased (b) was terrified (c) was asleep (d) was delighted
Q2 As they only had a few minutes to get to the station, they ran all the way and finally caught the train by the skin
of their teeth.
(a) just in time (b) just for time (c) just on time (d) just by time
Q3 There's something about him I just can't stand and he really gets under my skin.
(a) pushes me (b) presses me (c) treats me (d) annoys me
Q4 I wouldn't do that but you do whatever you like, as it's no skin off my nose.
(a) it's no good to me
(c) it's not clear to me
(b) it's not important to me
(d) it's not bad for me
Q5 It doesn't matter what you say to her I promise you, she's got a very thick skin.
(a) she's not affected by criticism
(c) she's not devoted to criticism
(b) she's not interested in criticism
(d) she's not governed by criticism
Q6 He looked at her and in the words of Frank Sinatra said: 'I've got you under my skin'.
(a) I'm very pleased with you
(c) I'm very attracted to you
(b) I'm very proud of you
(d) I'm very surprised by you
Q7 It was simply a case of running away or being killed and we decided to run to save our skins.
(a) to stay away (b) to stay dry (c) to stay clear (d) to stay alive
Q8 Be very careful what you say to Georgina about her new hairstyle; remember she has a very thin skin.
(a) she is very sensible
(c) she is very feeling
(b) she is very sensitive
(d) she is very sensing
Q9 I think the horse had been neglected for months and not been given enough to eat because it was just skin
and bones.
(a) very thin (b) very old (c) very tired (d) very hungry
Q10 They say there's a very rare book in that pile of old books for sale so keep your eyes skinned.
(a) look slowly (b) look easily (c) look quickly (d) look carefully

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 11
Home Sweet Home
Q1 You must have lost your marbles if you're seriously considering buying that house.
(a) be serious (b) be crazy (c) be adventurous (d) be happy
Q2 If you don't mind me saying so I think you're a bit over the top, aren't you?
(a) you're exaggerating a bit
(c) you're laughing a bit
(b) you're joking a little
(d) you're describing a little
Q3 All right then if you like I'll put my cards on the table.
(a) I'll tell you a story
(c) I'll tell you something
(b) I'll tell you what to do
(d) I'll tell you my honest opinion
Q4 I'd appreciate that. Go on, I'm all ears.
(a) I can hear what you're saying
(c) I am listening to you
(b) I am listening very carefully
(d) I can't hear a word
Q5 Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a real pain in the neck.
(a) a bad ache (b) a serious ache (c) a serious problem (d) a bad shock
Q6 Yes, I agree but at the same time it's not the end of the world.
(a) worth worrying about
(c) worth looking at
(b) worth talking about
(d) worth speaking about
Q7 Then of course there is that huge crack in one of the outer walls, that'll cost you an arm and a leg to repair.
(a) a little money (b) a sum of money (c) some money (d) a lot of money
Q8 You have a point but then I can deal with that in the fullness of time.
(a) in a little while (b) eventually (c) quite soon (d) sometimes
Q9 Finally there's one thing you can't just sweep under the carpet and that is the missing roof!
(a) forget (b) remember (c) ignore (d) interpret
Q10 I can see there are no flies on you but you must admit it is very cheap.
(a) you're not clear (b) you're not easy (c) you're not clever (d) you're not stupid

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 12
No good
Q1 They're not getting away with it! They must pay for what they have done.
(a) They won't come back
(c) They won't do it again
(b) They won't succeed
(d) They won't go again
Q2 I'm not putting up with that! She must do as I say.
(a) I disagree (b) I confirm (c) I object (d) I resist
Q3 I made it absolutely clear that he could on no account expect a pay rise this year.
(a) in this way (b) in some way (c) in that way (d) in no way
Q4 They asked me whether I would accept a discount instead of a new machine. No chance, I said.
(a) Unlikely (b) Improbable (c) Impossible (d) Untrue
Q5 We invited her to come to our party in the hope of putting things right but she wouldn't wear it.
(a) rejected (b) refused (c) repeated (d) reclined
Q6 I honestly don't know how you do it because personally I couldn't cope.
(a) would be unable to manage
(c) would be unable to hold
(b) would be unable to stay
(d) would be unable to handle
Q7 This happens every time I start the engine up. I tell you I can't be doing with it.
(a) I find it difficult
(c) I find it stupid
(b) I find it irritating
(d) I find it hard
Q8 This is now the third time I've had to phone up and complain and I've reached the stage where I can see no
end to it.
(a) I don't know where I'm going
(c) I don't know why it's happening
(b) I don't know what I'm doing
(d) I don't know when it will finish
Q9 It's no good shouting at me like that — I'm doing the best I can.
(a) It's a waste of time
(c) It's a waste of money
(b) It's a waste of space
(d) It's a waste of doing
Q10 You'll get yourself in no end of trouble if you persist in refusing to pay those taxes.
(a) a certain amount (b) a big amount (c) a huge amount (d) a special amount

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 13
On the Water
Q1 As usual he left it to the last moment and as a consequence he missed the boat.
(a) didn't take advantage of the situation
(c) didn't take advantage of the fare
(b) didn't take advantage of the opportunity
(d) didn't take advantage of the date
Q2 I'm sorry to tell you that you've burnt your boats now and so you won't be able to go back.
(a) your current situation cannot be reversed
(c) your current situation cannot be retaken
(b) your current situation cannot be repeated
(d) your current situation cannot be restyled
Q3 I told her I understood exactly what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat.
(a) in a similar case
(c) in a similar take
(b) in a similar find
(d) in a similar situation
Q4 No matter how smoothly things are running, you can always rely on Charlie to rock the boat.
(a) spoil something (b) spoil anything (c) spoil everything (d) spoil nothing
Q5 We were all a bit worried about the new manager because we heard that she liked to run a tight ship.
(a) be well organized (b) be well disposed (c) be well received (d) be well placed
Q6 Although they were a couple well into their 80's everything in their house was always shipshape.
(a) very old (b) very neat (c) very fresh (d) very clean
Q7 Everybody imagined that there was a big romance between the two of them but it turned out they were merely
ships that pass in the night.
(a) strangers meeting quietly
(c) strangers meeting once
(b) strangers meeting softly
(d) strangers meeting nightly
Q8 Sadly it never happened but she was absolutely sure her ship would come in one day and she could buy that
house in the country.
(a) she would be famous (b) she would be free (c) she would be happy (d) she would be rich
Q9 In view of his change in fortune he decided to push the boat out and hold a big party.
(a) spend a lot of money
(c) spend a lot of effort
(b) spend a lot of time
(d) spend a lot of energy
Q10 Once you've read the instruction book, you'll probably find it's plain sailing.
(a) accurate (b) active (c) straightforward (d) intelligent

Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 14
British Idioms
Q1 I had quite a shock last night. I ran into an old flame of mine.
(a) a bright light
(c) a former girlfriend
(b) a brilliant person
(d) sparkling personality
Q2 I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time.
(a) your favourite fruit
(c) your favourite person
(b) your favourite meal
(d) your favourite book
Q3 Yes, I suppose she was but she'd changed so. She was all skin and bone.
(a) very thin (b) very mean (c) very fat (d) very poor
Q4 And I suppose you didn't panic and were as cool as a cucumber?
(a) very bored (b) very calm (c) very rude (d) very stupid
Q5 Well I didn't have an axe to grind as far as she's concerned.
(a) a straight reason for getting involved
(c) a personal reason for getting involved
(b) a clever reason for getting involved
(d) a simple reason for getting involved
Q6 You mean there was no bad blood between the two of you?
(a) no hostile feelings
(c) no strange feelings
(b) no interested feelings
(d) no funny feelings
Q7 No, not really except she did get angry sometimes but her bark was worse than her bite.
(a) not as stupid as she sounded
(c) not as tall as she looked
(b) not as dangerous as she seemed
(d) not as clear as she appeared
Q8 Was she going anywhere or was she at a loose end?
(a) doing nothing particular
(c) doing lots of lazy things
(b) doing something special
(d) doing many casual things
Q9 Not really. Funny thing is I asked her out and she didn't bat an eyelid. What I want to know is whether I did the
right thing.
(a) didn't answer me
(c) didn't help me
(b) didn't look at me
(d) didn't show any reaction
Q10 I can't help you there my friend. The ball is in your court.
(a) You must look out (b) You must decide (c) You must try harder (d) You must accept

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 15
Expressions with cold
Q1 The way he murdered his victims in a slow, painful way was really cold-blooded.
(a) without feeling (b) without sense (c) without heat (d) without warmth
Q2 Whenever they met, she would always manage to cold shoulder him and turn the other way.
(a) freeze (b) dampen (c) ignore (d) defeat
Q3 Unfortunately he breaks into a cold sweat when he sees her, can't think straight and doesn't know what to do.
(a) shivers (b) turns cold (c) gets lost (d) panics
Q4 I'm afraid I'm getting cold feet about this scheme as I'm not sure it's such a good idea.
(a) worried about (b) deals about (c) feelings about (d) thoughts about
Q5 All right he got some money for his troubles but not very much and really it was cold comfort to him.
(a) little fuss (b) little peace (c) little consolation (d) little trust
Q6 It's difficult to describe him because he doesn't really say or do much he's what you might call a cold fish.
(a) a suspicious person (b) an impassive person (c) a feeling person (d) a lazy person
Q7 Every day we get cold calls on the phone from total strangers trying to sell you something.
(a) unfriendly calls (b) unusual calls (c) unfair calls (d) unwanted calls
Q8 You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
(a) keeps talking
(c) keeps changing her mood
(b) keeps taking things
(d) keeps testing
Q9 They refused to let her into their circle of friends and left her out in the cold.
(a) all alone (b) without heat (c) all ready (d) all cold
Q10 You know he won't approve as he always pours cold water on any new ideas.
(a) dislikes (b) detracts (c) deceives (d) disapproves of

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 16
Way Idioms
Q1 By the way are you thinking of going on holiday?
(a) Incidentally (b) However (c) Naturally (d) Nevertheless
Q2 If I'm in your way, I'll leave the room.
(a) I'm confusing you (b) I'm trying you (c) I'm hindering you (d) I'm finding you
Q3 Every investor is really pleased because profits are way up this year.
(a) have gone up some
(c) have gone up moderately
(b) have gone up gradually
(d) have gone up hugely
Q4 As your house is on our way, we'll give you a lift home if you like.
(a) on our trip (b) on our route (c) on our excursion (d) on our crossing
Q5 At the moment plans are under way and the work should be finished next year.
(a) in progress (b) in the middle (c) in order (d) in control
Q6 We don't usually allow refunds but once in a way we agree.
(a) often (b) directly (c) frequently (d) occasionally
Q7 The army commander was very concerned about his troops and would never allow them to be in harm's
way.
(a) in fights (b) in battle (c) in combat (d) in danger
Q8 You'll just have to make a decision. You can't have it both ways.
(a) benefit by cancelling two vertical views
(c) benefit by agreeing to two similar views
(b) benefit by agreeing to two opposite views
(d) benefit by agreeing to two average views
Q9 In view of the considerable opposition the members agreed to give way.
(a) yield (b) sustain (c) suspect (d) volunteer
Q10 She left school and immediately started to make her own way without help from her family.
(a) find her living (b) try her living (c) earn her living (d) hold her living

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 17
Idioms with come
Q1 Come again? Sorry, I didn't hear what you said.
(a) Return it to me
(c) Can you repeat that
(b) Speak louder, please
(d) Can you come back
Q2 Your mom is going to come down hard on you if you don't clean your room now.
(a) reprimand (b) reward (c) exonerate (d) assist
Q3 New evidence came to light at the end of the trial.
(a) was hidden (b) was sheathed (c) was concealed (d) was revealed
Q4 Robert Koch was the first person to come up with a medicine to help in the treatment of Tuberculosis.
(a) eradicate (b) discover (c) vindicate (d) reveal
Q5 My dream of having my own house has finally come true.
(a) happened (b) become a fairy tale (c) surfaced (d) been revealed
Q6 A lot of people from the office I work at came down with the flu this past week.
(a) spread (b) dominated (c) got sick with (d) got healed from
Q7 In the end, it all comes down to the fact that you don't really care about me.
(a) intercedes to (b) interferes to (c) conspires to (d) is because of
Q8 When my boss asked me to come to his office this morning, little did I know I was coming in for some harsh
comments.
(a) going to go through (b) going to make (c) going to profess (d) going to interpret
Q9 I was turning into the left lane when a car came out of nowhere and hit me.
(a) stopped right in front of me
(c) spun over
(b) suddenly appeared
(d) fell off a truck
Q10 I need to come to terms with myself.
(a) have a dialogue
(c) stop disappointing
(b) discuss
(d) objectively and entirely confront and understand

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 18
Common English Idioms
Q1 Tom told Andrea that giant turtles had escaped from the city zoo and were eating only left-handed people. It
wasn't until she saw the smirk on his face that Andrea noticed he was just pulling her leg.
(a) trying to hurt her
(c) making fun of her
(b) fooling her
(d) trying to make her fall
Q2 Why should she stick her neck out for them? They never helped her with anything.
(a) ask for money (b) stand up (c) take a big risk (d) lie
Q3 I am so mad at my boyfriend. We were supposed to have a date last night at the park but he stood me up.
(a) didn't come
(c) took me somewhere else
(b) forgot
(d) pretended he didn't know
Q4 It seems like something has been eating at John lately. Hes just not the same person any more.
(a) changing
(c) confusing
(b) challenging
(d) bothering and upsetting
Q5 I have a feeling in my gut that one of the employees is giving information about His boss to another company.
(a) strong fear
(c) slight hint
(b) really strong instinct
(d) a lot of proof
Q6 Andrew and Ana have been dating each other for so long that I think its about time they got hitched.
(a) moved in together
(c) got married
(b) went on a honeymoon
(d) met each other's parents
Q7 Bobs mom jumped down his throat when she saw his report card from school.
(a) was thrilled with him
(c) was angry with him
(b) was annoyed with him
(d) was happy for him
Q8 It turns me off when guys dont respect my boundaries.
(a) makes me completely lose interest
(c) makes me sorry
(b) makes me angry
(d) regrets me
Q9 Ever since Melanie won the Miss Universe Competition, her telephone has been ringing off the hook.
(a) broken
(c) ringing constantly
(b) cut off
(d) ringing every now and then
Q10 I think George and Lisa would make a great couple. We should try to hook them up.
(a) separate them
(c) make them buy one another presents
(b) make them hug one another
(d) get them together

Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 19
Idioms with Hand
Q1 We need to do something about it! This situation is getting out of hand!
(a) too big (b) too organized (c) out of control (d) out of order
Q2 Now the grandparents have the children on their hands.
(a) in their care (b) in trouble (c) spanked (d) to obey them
Q3 This last year, my company has made money hand over fist!
(a) with a lot of struggle
(c) poorly
(b) at a huge rate
(d) distribution
Q4 As soon as he laid his hands on all that money, he donated part of it to charitable institutions.
(a) stole (b) scattered (c) released (d) took possession of
Q5 The beginning of a new generation of computer software is at hand.
(a) imminent
(c) current
(b) remote
(d) in someone's possession
Q6 Do we have enough people on hand to help us move our stuff into the house?
(a) nearby (b) available (c) indisposed (d) confident
Q7 The FBI told the local police that their case was off their hands. The investigation was now a Federal matter.
(a) lost by them
(c) out of their jurisdiction
(b) improvised by them
(d) out of their control
Q8 Jane Williams is a very good investigative reporter, you've got to hand it to her.
(a) give her credit
(c) give a promotion to her
(b) give a present to her
(d) forgive her
Q9 Honey, can you hand me the car key, please? It's right next to you on the table.
(a) take to me (b) make a copy of (c) give me (d) find me
Q10 Learning a foreign language goes hand in hand with International Business.
(a) tossed from one hand to another
(c) individually
(b) in different directions
(d) together

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 20
English Idioms and Phrases
Q1 You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He's a little hard of hearing.
(a) stubborn
(c) deaf
(b) quiet when he speaks
(d) distracted
Q2 I went to a real nice restaurant yesterday. The food cost was cheap and they served a lot of food. I had to ask
for a doggy bag because I couldn't eat the whole thing.
(a) package to store left over food so the person can
take it home
(c) special order where you get smaller meal sizes
(b) dog bowl so you can give the rest of the food to
your dog
(d) kid's meal
Q3 Fabian was a doormat. No wonder his classmates were always giving him a hard time.
(a) snob (b) geek (c) coward (d) chubby boy
Q4 I invited a friend to go to a street market by my house where they served some real good Japanese food. My
friend's mom wanted to pay for her daughter's meal, but I insisted on paying for both our meals myself, her
mom finally said: Ok, as long as we go Dutch next time.
(a) I pay for your meal
(c) you let me drive you there
(b) you take me with you
(d) we divide the costs
Q5 So, is everything plain as a pikestaff? Oh, yes indeed sir!
(a) clean (b) clear (c) messy (d) in position
Q6 We are having a pot-luck dinner at Tim's house tomorrow. Everybody is invited!
(a) dinner where everybody brings something to eat
(c) dinner where only soup is served
(b) dinner where everybody chips in
(d) dinner where people eat and play games at the
same time
Q7 I need everybody's help. The wedding is tomorrow and we haven't even started with the decorations yet. We
have no time to lose.
(a) been procrastinating
(c) extra time
(b) to remember what time it is
(d) to start right now
Q8 Just keep your wig on. Everything is going to be alright, okay?
(a) hold your wig so it won't fall off
(c) calm down
(b) get another hair cut
(d) throw a fit
Q9 Kyle was saved by the bell when his sister walked in and asked him to take her to ballet practice.
(a) rescued from an unwanted situation
(c) obligated to comply
(b) detained from his duty
(d) obliged to cooperate
Q10 I would stay away from that guy if I were you, he has a screw loose.
(a) is dangerous (b) is annoying (c) is a flirt (d) is crazy

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 21
Expressions with make
Q1 Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.
(a) modesty (b) pretending (c) reality (d) denial
Q2 I've been working hard for the last few months trying to make ends meet, but something I'm not even
expecting always comes up and I have to pay for it.
(a) make enough money to pay for expenses
(c) meet my family's needs
(b) survive
(d) make good business
Q3 Man's first walk on the moon made history.
(a) was forgotten
(c) was unheard of
(b) is only talked about in history books
(d) was meaningful enough to influence history
Q4 You can make people's day just by telling them how important they are to you.
(a) displease people
(c) give people great pleasure
(b) resent people
(d) antipathize people
Q5 If I had a chance to go to Paris, I would make the most of it.
(a) be satisfied with
(c) go there as soon as possible
(b) take great advantage of
(d) drawback from
Q6 Charity made a scene at the club when she saw her boyfriend dancing with another girl.
(a) played a role (b) had a fight (c) hid herself (d) acted like a fool
Q7 So, George... Have you made up your mind where you want to go for your internship?
(a) decided (b) conjured up (c) told your mom (d) postponed
Q8 Now it makes sense to me why you moved out of that house.
(a) I am intrigued (b) I understand (c) it frustrates me (d) it concerns
Q9 Ana finally made it. She is an excellent doctor.
(a) failed (b) receded (c) succeeded (d) blew it
Q10 Mom, can you tell Todd to stop making fun of me?
(a) mocking (b) lying to (c) flattering (d) flirting with

English Idioms and Expressions / Intermediate level # 22
Double Speak in Job Titles
Q1 The school custodian was the main suspect of the girl's disappearance.
(a) principal (b) teacher (c) janitor (d) receptionist
Q2 Linda got a job as an executive assistant in a Law Firm.
(a) a manager (b) a business partner (c) clerk (d) secretary
Q3 Celebrities are usually surrounded by their personal protection specialists.
(a) fans (b) bodyguards (c) lawyers (d) reporters
Q4 George is in the food business now. He is an Executive Snack Route Consultant.
(a) a restaurant cheff
(c) a chief
(b) a potato chip delivery truck driver
(d) a waiter
Q5 I have always wanted to be an esthetician.
(a) a hairdresser (b) a plastic surgeon (c) an artist (d) top model
Q6 My mom used to work at a hospital as a patient care assistant.
(a) a psychologist (b) a social worker (c) a nurse (d) a general surgeon
Q7 Bob used to work as a media courier during school summer breaks when he was a kid, now he has his own
newspaper.
(a) a reporter from the school newspaper
(c) a newspaper delivery boy
(b) a newspaper seller boy
(d) a television news announcer
Q8 Some places in New York have advertised on the newspaper they needed part-time career associate
scanning professionals.
(a) check-out clerks (b) door greeters (c) store supervisors (d) grocery baggers
Q9 The day before Carol's wedding, her bridesmaids went to see a nail technician.
(a) a professional who designs fake nails
(c) a person who sells nails
(b) a specialist in nail diseases
(d) a manicurist
Q10 The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
(a) astronomer
(c) fortune teller
(b) television weatherman
(d) TV anchor

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