Idioms Quiz: Mixed 6

1. a narrow escape - While many people died in the explosion at the market, my cousin had a narrow escape because: a) he'd gone to live in a different city b) he'd left the market two minutes before c) he died the next day in hospital

2. a pipe dream - Which of these plans would be a pipe dream for most people?: a) travelling to your country's capital city b) playing football for Manchester United c) watching the Olympic Games on television

3. a war of words - During their war of words, Jenny and Ben: a) put each other in hospital b) discussed the issues quietly c) got angry with each other

4. call it a day - We decided to call it a day because: a) we had so much to do b) we were short of time c) it was getting late

5. fight fire with fire - Our football players were sick of being kicked by the other team, so they decided to fight fire with fire and they: a) tried to win by playing fair b) had the other team's manager fired c) kicked them back

6. if push comes to shove - My Nigerian friend Fela is having trouble finding work here in London, but he says if push comes to shove he can always: a) go back to Nigeria b) go to jail c) win the lottery

7. keep something in mind - Mark said he'd keep my advice in mind, and next time he was in this situation he'd: a) have forgotten what I'd said b) think about what I'd said c) ask me what to do

8. pop the question - Roberto is going to pop the question to: a) the woman of his dreams b) whoever has the right answer c) his very rich uncle

9. save the day - The character in a movie who saves the day is: a) the director b) the hero c) the victim

10. x-rated - If you watch an x-rated movie, you'll see a movie: a) about a treasure hunt b) showing people having sex c) about nurses taking x-rays