Idioms based on death 2 quiz

By Cecilia Brabin | May 30, 2011

Complete the sentences by choosing the correct idioms for each

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1. [Multiple choice]

Why are we still discussing this issue? I thought it was……………………………..

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. done to death
  • 2. a fate worse than death
  • 3. dead and buried (correct)

2. [Multiple choice]

Sarah wants to apply for the senior role, but she hasn’t got……………………………

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. the qualifications
  • 2. a ghost of a chance (correct)
  • 3. a nail in the coffin

3. [Multiple choice]

Stan is going to be held responsible for the whole mess, he’s…………………………………

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. bitten the dust
  • 2. been done to death
  • 3. a dead man walking (correct)

4. [Multiple choice]

I wish Laura wouldn’t use those corny jokes in her talk, they’ve been………………………….

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. done to death (correct)
  • 2. a matter of life and death
  • 3. a fate worse than death

5. [Multiple choice]

The Board will never sack Eddie, he’s been here so long he………………………………….

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. is sick to death
  • 2. knows where the bodies are buried (correct)
  • 3. lives by the sword and dies by the sword

6. [Multiple choice]

I am ………………………….of having the same argument with the Finance department

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. tired
  • 2. done to death
  • 3. sick to death (correct)

7. [Multiple choice]

I see you have the Audit Team with you today. That’s……………………………

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. another nail on your coffin
  • 2. a fate worse than death (correct)
  • 3. over my dead body
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