Idioms based on people’s names quiz

By Cecilia Brabin | May 6, 2009

Idioms based on peoples names quiz

Use the correct idioms to complete the sentences

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1. [Multiple choice]

Two teams gained the same points in the competition so it was……………………..

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. all equal
  • 2. even stevens (correct)
  • 3. hobsons choice

2. [Multiple choice]

Be Quiet! ……………………., can we have some silence?

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. Smart Alec
  • 2. For Joe public’s sake
  • 3. For Pete’s sake (correct)

3. [Multiple choice]

Daniel is always talking about his latest achievement. He such a……………….

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. smart Alec (correct)
  • 2. Jack the lad
  • 3. show off

4. [Multiple choice]

I prefer private dance lessons. I’m not learning with…………………..

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. a smart Alec
  • 2. Joe public
  • 3. any Tom, Dick and Harry (correct)

5. [Multiple choice]

Simon has such a way with the ladies, but it’s all fun to him. He’s always been…………………

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. a Jack of all trades
  • 2. a Jack the lad (correct)
  • 3. a peeping Tom

6. [Multiple choice]

Liz told Angela she looked odd in her new outfit, but she was only………………………

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. taking the Mickey (correct)
  • 2. being a smart Alec
  • 3. acting the fool
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