Idioms and Expressions Quiz

Seeking some __________, Jane escaped the city for a weekend in the serene countryside.

• a) Peace and quiet

• b) Piece and quiet

• c) Quiet and peace

• d) To and fro

The new policy impacted profits, but __________, it streamlined overall operations.

• a) Easier said than done

• b) Buy and large

• c) Fun and games

• d) A good rule of thumb

After an intense workout, John felt __________ in his muscles, a sign of pushing himself.

• a) Aches and pains

• b) Make a point

• c) Now and then

• d) Short and sweet

Despite the storm, the sailors reached the harbor __________, proving their vessel's durability.

• a) Safe and sound

• b) Save and sound

• c) Vocation

• d) Far and wide

Sarah's presentation was __________, capturing attention with concise, impactful content.

• a) Short and sweet

• b) Far and wide

• c) To and fro

• d) A good rule of thumb

News about the rare bird spread __________, attracting birdwatchers from various regions.

• a) Aches and pains

• b) Now and then

• c) Far and wide

• d) To and fro

The clock's pendulum swung __________, creating a rhythmic sound in the quiet room.

• a) Fun and games

• b) Two and fro

• c) Make a point

• d) Short and sweet

The team-building retreat involved a lot of __________ to foster colleague camaraderie.

• a) Peace and quiet

• b) A good rule of thumb

• c) Fun and games

• d) By and large

Although Sarah visited her hometown only __________, memories from those visits remained.

• a) By and large

• b) Now and then

• c) Short and sweet

• d) Far and wide

When tackling a complex problem, it's often helpful to follow this __________ rather than getting overwhelmed.

• a) Easier said than done

• b) Short and sweet

• c) Make a point

• d) Guiding principle