Quiz #2 – English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions

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Quiz #2 - English Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions

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Question 1
I always thought he liked me, but then he criticized me out of the ___________.
A
blue
B
green
C
white
Question 1 Explanation: 
Question 2
If your friend is always late, you have to put your ____________ down and just leave without her.
A
foot
B
head
C
leg
Question 2 Explanation: 
Question 3
I'm not sure which courses I'm going to take this semester; I'm playing it by __________.
A
hand
B
ear
C
mouth
Question 3 Explanation: 
Question 4
It's too bad the concert was canceled, but look on the __________ side - at least you got your money back.
A
bright
B
brilliant
C
light
Question 4 Explanation: 
Question 5
Let's get a __________ start on preparing the food for the party.
A
top
B
first
C
head
Question 5 Explanation: 
Question 6
One of my co-workers sent an e-mail to get the ball ____________ on the project.
A
driving
B
moving
C
rolling
Question 6 Explanation: 
Question 7
People are spreading rumors about me and I'd like to set the record _____________.
A
correct
B
narrow
C
straight
Question 7 Explanation: 
Question 8
The company invests in innovation in order to stay ahead of the _____________.
A
game
B
match
C
race
Question 8 Explanation: 
Question 9
When he insulted my family, that was the last ___________ and I ended the relationship.
A
sign
B
stand
C
straw
Question 9 Explanation: 
Question 10
When I agreed to look after my neighbor's six kids, I definitely bit off more than I could _____________.
A
chew
B
eat
C
swallow
Question 10 Explanation: 
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