Idioms Quiz: Mixed 2

1. (it) stands to reason - It stands to reason that the best way to learn to speak a foreign language is to: a) read about it b) think about it c) practise using it

2. (someone's) name is mud - Her name is mud these days because: a) she changed it b) she didn't clean up c) she was caught cheating

3. (something) escapes you - Her name escaped me just as I was introducing her to other guests. I felt: a) really embarrassed b) very proud c) quite angry

4. a bag of tricks - Which of the following might a politician pull out of his bag of tricks during an election campaign?: a) a pack of cards b) a white rabbit c) a promise to cut taxes

5. a wake-up call - The bombing of their embassy should have been a wake-up call that told them many people: a) liked what their country was doing b) didn't like what their country was doing c) didn't care what their country was doing

6. agree to differ | agree to disagree - After arguing about politics for months, Julie and her husband agreed to disagree, and they: a) got divorced b) found a new topic to disagree on c) stopped arguing about politics

7. get a look in - The university was supposed to be open to everyone, but you wouldn't get a look in unless you: a) went to a famous high school b) went to a normal high school c) hadn't been to high school

8. I owe you one! - Johnny was very grateful and said "Man, I really owe you one!" after I'd: a) saved his drowning son b) passed him the salt c) opened the door for him

9. keep a low profile - Marco tried to keep a low profile because he didn't want to be: a) ignored by the public b) bothered by the media c) paid by his employer

10. x-factor - Jim's definitely got the x-factor. He's: a) just had an x-ray b) putting on weight c) an amazing performer