Idioms - multiple choice
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
I really must go and lie down for a while; I've got a ......headache.
- cutting
- splitting
- ringing
- cracking
Stop ....... about the bush, James! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
- rushing
- hiding
- beating
- moving
I usually buy my clothes......It's cheaper than going to a dressmaker.
- off the peg
- on the house
- in public
- on the shelf
David's leaving on Friday. I suggest we all .... .. and get him a going away present $1 each should do.
- dish out
- chip in
- pass the buck
- pay on the nail
The sky got very dark and soon it began to .....down.
- roar
- bath
- bucket
- pouring
My father... ....when he found out that I'd damaged the ear.
- hit the root
- saw pink elephants
- made my blood boil
- brought the house down
If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the .........for it.
- teeth
- back of your head
- nose
- arm
I caught the last bus by the skin of my.....
- mouth
- leg
- neck
- teeth
Because the owner wanted a quick sale,the house went for .... only $30,000.
- loose change
- a song
- a loafbread
- a smile
You didn't think I was being serious,did you,Brian! It was ajoke! I was pulling your.......,that's all!
- thumb
- hair
- toe
- leg
The accident was caused by a taxi driver... ...the traffic lights.
- rushing
- missing
- jumping
- beating
Lend me $20, please, John. I'm ..........at the moment.
- broke
- down the drain
- stuck up
- a bit thick
She would do anything for her youngest son. He was the....... of her eye.
- plum
- centre
- star
- apple
I always get ....... in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
- worms
- butterflies
- crabs
- hedgehogs
Those second-hand Walkmans are selling like......... If you want one, you'd better buy one now before they're all gone.
- shooting stars
- fresh bread
- hot cakes
- wild oats