Idioms and Phrases 1

Don't run away from this advanced English Quiz which will help you learn Idioms!

1. John has no idea of how to create a website - he hasn't got a ________ !

clue hint idea inkling

2. There was no truth in the story. All lies! It was just a ______ of his imagination.

fabrication fantasy figment fling

3. He's a great runner but there's no way he can possibly win this race. He's a ______ behind already!

way length distance lap

4. Too many cooks spoil the ______ .

custard broth meal kitchen

5. It's really irritating to see couples arguing and squabbling in front of everyone! They're washing their dirty ______ in public!

clothes undies cast-offs linen

6. She decided to fly off to Malaga on the ______ of the moment.

snap flick spur dot

7. He keeps forgetting important little facts, so I have to keep ______ his memory.

jogging wrenching grasping tipping

8. The road to hell is ______ with good intentions.

strewn paved covered laid

9. Our journey was perfect. It went without a ______.

hitch flaw care trial

10. That driver keeps swearing and waving his fists at other drivers. It's road ______ !

anger rant rave rage