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65 CÂU TRẮC NGHIỆM IDIOMS TỔNG HỢP

1. Mom, can you tell me Todd to stop making fun of me?

A. mocking B. lying to C. flattering(tang boc, xu ninh) D. flirting(tan tinh)
2. So, George…Have you made up your mind where you want to go for your internship(thoi gian thuc
tap?
A. decided B. conjured up C. told your mom D. postponed
3. everyone thought Jane and Elly were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.

n
A. modesty B. pretending C. reality D. denial
4. You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He is a little hard of hearing.
A. stubborn B. quite when he speaks C. deaf D. distracted

.v
5.We need to do something about it! This situation is getting out of hand !
A.too big B. too organized C. out of control D. out of order
6. New evidence came to light at the end of the trial.

ay
A. was hidden B. was sheathed C. was concealed D. was revealed
7. I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time.
A. your favourite fruit B. your favourite meal C. your favourite person D. your favourite book
8. As they only had a few minutes to get to the station, they ran all the way and finally caught the
hh
train by the skin of their teeth.
A. just in time B. just for time C. just on time D. just by time
9. "Where did you hear about that?" - "Just word of …………………….."
a. eyes b. nose c. mouth d. ears
an

10. "What's wrong?"- "I'm a bit … the weather."

a. in b. under c. at d. off
11. "You've been rude to me all day, and I've had it. That's the last …………….!"
a. moment b. second c. minute d. straw
ng

12. "Let's all be very careful what we say at the meeting tomorrow. I don't want anyone putting their
………. in their mouth."
a. arm b. hand c. Fingure a. foot
13. I wanted to ask her what she thought of her ex-husband, but I figured it was better to let
sleeping……………. lie."
tie

a. cat b. dog c. fish d. cow

14."I have to run to the bathroom. Can you keep an eye ………….. my suitcase while I am gone?"
a. on b. at c. off d. in
15. "Her husband is awful; they fight all the time but I think it takes ………….. to tango."
a. one b. two c. three d. four
16. "I have decided that this summer I am going to learn how to scuba dive." -- "Me too! I have
already paid for the course. Great minds …………….. alike!"
a. think b. hear c. listen d. tell

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17."When my girl friend and my brother got in a fight I had to help my brother because blood is
……..than water."
a. thinner b. thicker c. better d. more
18. "Whenever that professor says something I don't like, I have to bite my …………………….."
a. tougue b. mouth c. lips d. eyes
19. "Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic." -- "That's okay; better late than
…….."
a. never b. no c. not d. none
20. "If you want to ask me, just ask; don't beat ……………. the bush."

n
a. for b. around c. round d. towards
21. "Don't tell me how to do this; show me because Actions speak louder than ……..."
a. words b. speech c. work d. jobs

.v
22. The time we spend apart has been good for us because absence makes the heart grow ……..."
a. fonder b. founder c. louder d. sounder
23. "Do you think you will win your tennis match today?" - "It will be a piece of ………….."

ay
a. cake b. sweet c. candy d. bitcuit
24. I'd like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the………..."
a. bucket b. garbage c. rubbish d. river
25.Yes, we went away on holiday last week but it rained day in, day out
hh
a. every single day b. every other day
c. every second day d. every two days
26.I think the time has now come when we'll simply have to call it a day
an

a. stop trying b. stop thinking c. stop working d. stop going

27.All right then if you like I'll put my cards on the table .
a. I'll tell you a story b. I'll tell you what to do
ng

c. I'll tell you something d. I'll tell you my honest opinion

28.Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a real pain in the neck
a. a bad ache b. a serious ache c. a serious problem d. a bad shock
29.Yes, I agree but at the same time it's not the end of the world
tie

a. worth worrying about b. worth talking about c. worth looking at d.worth speaking about
30. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
a. in person b. facing them c. looking at them d. seeing them
31. He does not really go around with many People because-he's a bit of a lone wolf .
a. single person b. lonely person c. unhappy person d. simple person
32.He is like a fish out of water whenever he goes to the party.

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a. feels uncomfortable b. feels dry c. feels thirty d. feels silly

33. He will be all right soon because any criticism is usually like water off a duck’s back to him.
a. of no importance b. of some importance c. of great importance d. of such importance
34. No one mentions him because he is regarded as the black sheep of the family.
a. the one with the sense of humor b. the one with a bad reputation
c. the one who is always late d. the one who never washes
35. I wouldn’t say I never see eye to eye with my employers but sometimes they can make extraordinary

n
demands.
a. totally side b. totally work c. totally agree d. totally disagree

.v
36. It was a serious operation but he made a complete recovery and was soon as fit as a fiddle.
a. in careful health b. in easy health c. in quiet health d. in good health

ay
37. Since she won the lottery last week she has been feeling on the top of the world.
a. very proud b. very happy c. very excited d. very wealthy
38. Chales is having a lot of problems with his business but at least he is keeping his head above the
water.
hh
a. not downing b. keeping dry c. managing to survive d. trying to swim
39. In the end she lost her temper and told her daughter to hold her tongue.
a. stand still b. speak up c. start speaking d. be quiet
an

40. Jack has egg ______ because he couldn't remember how to spell "Batman"!
A. on his teeth B. on his face C. on his shirt D. on his fingers
91. He seems like a good ……. I'll take a chance on him.
A. yolk B. leave C. egg D. ink
ng

42. As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear _____.
A. his heartbeat B. a pin drop C. bird wings D. the drum beating
43. I think I understand the nuts and _____ of the operation.
A. screws B. hammer C. nails D. bolts
tie

44. I'm afraid hip hop isn't my cup of _____.

A. tea B. java C. coffee D. wine
45. Just a moment... I've got the answer on the ____ of my tongue.
A. top B. tap C. tip D. back
46. Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I guess I really put my _____ in my mouth.
A. foot B. hand C. elbow D. knee
47. Sharon always sticks her …………….into everyone else’s business.
A. head B. lips C. nose D. mouth
48. In Florida, the temperature drops below freezing only once in a ………. moon.

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A. green B. purple C. blue D. middle

49. Brady’s surprise party is going to be great if you don’t let the …….out of the bag.
A. dog B. mouse C. bat D. cat
50. Liam had …………in his stomach before he went on stage to play the violin.
A. butterflies B. geese C. mice D. insects
51. I'll be back in the twinkling of ____.
A. an eye B. a lighting bolt C. a smile D. a laugh
52. We don't go there often - just …….and on.A. of B. off C. on D. over
o
53.During the days when the temperature dropped under 10 C, electric heaters sold like hot …… in the

n
Northern cities of Vietnam.
A. dogs B, cakes C. sandwiches D. foods
54.It is very easy to find …..with the work of others.

.v
A. error B. fault C. mistake D. foul
55. Ranieri returned, saw the mess, and hit the …...
A. roof B. ceiling C. wall D. A and B

ay
56.. I tried to make ….. I was happy, but knew deep down it wasn't true.
A. fun B. bed C. believe D. mess
57. Drop me a …….when you get there. A. line B. note C. letter D. both A and B
58. This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my ……...
hh
A. arms B, hand C. legs D. foot
59. He never seems to be serious when talking with me. He is always trying to pull my ……..
A. foot B. leg C.legs D.hands
60. Tommy is the ….. sheep in his family: he is the only member who has not made a success of his life.
an

A. black B. grey C. yellow D. white

61. He argued with her until he was ….. in the face. A. black B. grey C. yellow D. blue
62. It was a ….-letter day when she finally received her graduation diploma.
A. black B. grey C. red D. white
63. My sister became …. as a ghost when she saw the man at the window.
ng

A. black B. grey C. yellow D. white

64. She passed her exam with flying ….. and now wants to go out and celebrate.
A. colors B. colours C. bays D. objects
65. My sister was always the teacher's …. when she was in the first grade at school.
tie

A. pets B. cats C. dogs D. doves

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KEY

1. Mom, can you tell me Todd to stop making fun of me?

A. mocking B. lying to C. flattering(tang boc, xu ninh) D. flirting(tan tinh)
Make fun of = mock: chế nhạo, cười nhạo
2. So, George…Have you made up your mind where you want to go for your internship (thoi gian thuc
tap?
A. decided B. conjured up C. told your mom D. postponed

n
Make up one’s mind: quyết định
3. everyone thought Jane and Elly were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.

.v
A. modesty B. pretending C. reality D. denial
Make believe: giả vờ
4. You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He is a little hard of hearing.

ay
A. stubborn B. quite when he speaks C. deaf D. distracted
Hard of hearing: điếc
5.We need to do something about it! This situation is getting out of hand !
A.too big B. too organized C. out of control D. out of order
hh
Out of hand=out of control: vượt quá tầm kiểm soát
6. New evidence came to light at the end of the trial.
A. was hidden B. was sheathed C. was concealed D. was revealed
Come to light: lộ tẩy, đưa ra ánh sáng
an

7. I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time.

A. your favourite fruit B. your favourite meal C. your favourite person D. your favourite book
The apple of one’s eye: người trân quý của ai đó, điều yeu thích của ai đó
8. As they only had a few minutes to get to the station, they ran all the way and finally caught the train by
the skin of their teeth.
ng

A. just in time B. just for time C. just on time D. just by time

The skin of one’s teeth: xít xao, khoảng cách xít xao
9. "Where did you hear about that?" - "Just word of …………………….."
a. eyes b. nose c. mouth d. ears
tie

word of mouth: lời truyền miệng

10. "What's wrong?"- "I'm a bit … the weather."
a. in b. under c. at d. off
under the weather: không khỏe
11. "You've been rude to me all day, and I've had it. That's the last …………….!"
a. moment b. second c. minute d. straw
The last straw: giọt nước tràn ly

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12. "Let's all be very careful what we say at the meeting tomorrow. I don't want anyone putting their
………. in their mouth."
a. arm b. hand c. Fingure a. foot
put one’s foot in one’s mouth: nói điều gì đó ngu ngốc, lỡ miệng
13. I wanted to ask her what she thought of her ex-husband, but I figured it was better to let
sleeping……………. lie."
a. cat b. dog c. fish d. cow
let sleeping dog lie: đừng gợi lại chuyện không vui
14."I have to run to the bathroom. Can you keep an eye ………….. my suitcase while I am gone?"

n
a. on b. at c. off d. in
keep an eye on sth: trông chừng
15. "Her husband is awful; they fight all the time but I think it takes ………….. to tango."

.v
a. one b. two c. three d. four
it takes two to tango: nếu có 1 vấn đề giữa 2 người thì cả 2 cần hợp tác để cùng giải quyết
16. "I have decided that this summer I am going to learn how to scuba dive." -- "Me too! I have already

ay
paid for the course. Great minds …………….. alike!"
a. think b. hear c. listen d. tell
great minds think alike: tư tưởng lớn gặp nhau
17."When my girl friend and my brother got in a fight I had to help my brother because blood is
hh
……..than water."
a. thinner b. thicker c. better d. more
blood is thicker than water: 1 giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã
18. "Whenever that professor says something I don't like, I have to bite my …………………….."
an

a. tougue b. mouth c. lips d. eyes

bite one’s tongue: cố không nói ra điều khiến người khác muộn phiền
19. "Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic." -- "That's okay; better late than …….."
a. never b. no c. not d. none
better late than never: muộn còn hơn không
ng

20. "If you want to ask me, just ask; don't beat ……………. the bush."
a. for b. around c. round d. towards
beat around the bush: nói vòng vo
21. "Don't tell me how to do this; show me because Actions speak louder than ……..."
tie

a. words b. speech c. work d. jobs

actions speak louder than words: nói dễ hơn làm
22. The time we spend apart has been good for us because absence makes the heart grow ……..."
a. fonder b. founder c. louder d. sounder
absence makes the heart grow fonder = out of sight, out of mind: xa mặt cách lòng
23. "Do you think you will win your tennis match today?" - "It will be a piece of ………….."
a. cake b. sweet c. candy d. bitcuit
a piece of cake: dễ như ăn bánh

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24. I'd like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the………..."
a. bucket b. garbage c. rubbish d. river
a drop in the bucket: như muối bỏ biển
25.Yes, we went away on holiday last week but it rained day in, day out
a. every single day b. every other day
c. every second day d. every two days
day in, day out: Từng ngày
26.I think the time has now come when we'll simply have to call it a day
a. stop trying b. stop thinking c. stop working d. stop going

n
call it a day: nghỉ tay thôi, ngưng lại thôi
27.All right then if you like I'll put my cards on the table .
a. I'll tell you a story b. I'll tell you what to do

.v
c. I'll tell you something d. I'll tell you my honest opinion
I’ll put my cards on the table: ngửa bài, nói một cách thành thật
28.Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a real pain in the neck

ay
a. a bad ache b. a serious ache c. a serious problem d. a bad shock
a real pain in the neck: một vấn đề nghiêm trọng
29.Yes, I agree but at the same time it's not the end of the world
a. worth worrying about b. worth talking about c. worth looking at d.worth speaking about
hh
it’s not the end of the world: chuyện không tồi tệ đến vậy đâu
30. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.

a. in person b. facing them c. looking at them d. seeing them

an

face to face: nói chuyện trực tiếp

31. He does not really go around with many People because-he's a bit of a lone wolf .

a. single person b. lonely person c. unhappy person d. simple person

ng

lone wolf: con sói cô độc, người cô đơn

32.He is like a fish out of water whenever he goes to the party.

tie

a. feels uncomfortable b. feels dry c. feels thirty d. feels silly

like a fish out of water: như cá mắc cạn, lúng túng thiếu kinh nghiệm

33. He will be all right soon because any criticism is usually like water off a duck’s back to him.

a. of no importance b. of some importance c. of great importance d. of such importance

like water off a duck’s back: nước đổ đầu vịt

34. No one mentions him because he is regarded as the black sheep of the family.

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a. the one with the sense of humor b. the one with a bad reputation

c. the one who is always late d. the one who never washes

the black sheep: thành viên không ai ưa

35. I wouldn’t say I never see eye to eye with my employers but sometimes they can make extraordinary
demands.

a. totally side b. totally work c. totally agree d. totally disagree

n
eye to eye: hoàn toàn đồng ý

36. It was a serious operation but he made a complete recovery and was soon as fit as a fiddle.

.v
a. in careful health b. in easy health c. in quiet health d. in good health

as fit as a fiddle= tobe very healthy and strong

ay
37. Since she won the lottery last week she has been feeling on the top of the world.

a. very proud b. very happy c. very excited d. very wealthy

hh
on the top of the world = walk on the air = very happy

38. Chales is having a lot of problems with his business but at least he is keeping his head above the
water.
an

a. not downing b. keeping dry c. managing to survive d. trying to swim

keep one’s head above the water: cố gắng 1 cách khó khăn để đối phó với vấn đề tài chính, việc làm,…

39. In the end she lost her temper and told her daughter to hold her tongue.
ng

a. stand still b. speak up c. start speaking d. be quiet

hold one’s tongue:giữ im lặng

tie

40. Jack has egg ______ because he couldn't remember how to spell "Batman"!
A. on his teeth B. on his face C. on his shirt D. on his fingers
Have egg on one’s face: Khi bạn gây ra một lỗi lầm gì đó mà sau đó suy nghĩ lại thì rất đáng xấu hổ/ làm
hoặc nói cái gì đó xong mà bạn thấy mình thật là ngốc nghếch
91. He seems like a good ……. I'll take a chance on him.
A. yolk B. leave C. egg D. ink
Like a good egg: nhân cách đáng tin cậy, tốt bụng
42. As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear _____.
A. his heartbeat B. a pin drop C. bird wings D. the drum beating

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Hear a pin drop: miêu tả sự im lặng tuyệt đối đến nỗi nghe được cả tiếng kim rơi
43. I think I understand the nuts and _____ of the operation.
A. screws B. hammer C. nails D. bolts
The nuts and bolts: những chi tiết cơ bản nhất của một vấn đề nào đó
44. I'm afraid hip hop isn't my cup of _____.
A. tea B. java C. coffee D. wine
Cup of tea: sở thích
45. Just a moment... I've got the answer on the ____ of my tongue.
A. top B. tap C. tip D. back

n
On the tip of one’s tongue: chuyện sắp nhớ ra, sắp nói ra
46. Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I guess I really put my _____ in my mouth.
A. foot B. hand C. elbow D. knee

.v
Put one’s foot in one’s mouth: lỡ miệng
47. Sharon always sticks her …………….into everyone else’s business.
A. head B. lips C. nose D. mouth

ay
Stick one’s nose into one’s business: xen vào chuyện của ai
48. In Florida, the temperature drops below freezing only once in a ………. moon.
A. green B. purple C. blue D. middle
Once in a blue moon: năm thì mười họa, hiếm hoi
hh
49. Brady’s surprise party is going to be great if you don’t let the …….out of the bag.
A. dog B. mouse C. bat D. cat
Let the cat out of the bag: tiết lộ bí mật
50. Liam had …………in his stomach before he went on stage to play the violin.
an

A. butterflies B. geese C. mice D. insects

Have butterflies in one’s stomach: lo lắng, bồn chồn
51. I'll be back in the twinkling of ____.
A. an eye B. a lighting bolt C. a smile D. a laugh
52. We don't go there often - just …….and on.
ng

A. of B. off C. on D. over
53.During the days when the temperature dropped under 10oC, electric heaters sold like hot …… in the
Northern cities of Vietnam. A. dogs B, cakes C. sandwiches D. foods
54.It is very easy to find …..with the work of others.
tie

A. error B. fault C. mistake D. foul

Find fault with: phê phán ai đó một cách gay gắt
55. Ranieri returned, saw the mess, and hit the …...
A. roof B. ceiling C. wall D. A and B
Hit the ceiling: giận dữ tột độ
56.. I tried to make ….. I was happy, but knew deep down it wasn't true.
A. fun B. bed C. believe D. mess

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Make believe: giả vờ

57. Drop me a …….when you get there.
A. line B. note C. letter D. both A and B
Drop sb a line: viết thư cho ai
58. This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my ……...
A. arms B, hand C. legs D. foot
Like the back of my hand: biết rõ như lòng bàn tay
59. He never seems to be serious when talking with me. He is always trying to pull my ……..
A. foot B. leg C.legs D.hands

n
60. Tommy is the ….. sheep in his family: he is the only member who has not made a success of his life.
A. black B. grey C. yellow D. white
61. He argued with her until he was ….. in the face. A. black B. grey C. yellow D. blue

.v
62. It was a ….-letter day when she finally received her graduation diploma.
A. black B. grey C. red D. white
63. My sister became …. as a ghost when she saw the man at the window.

ay
A. black B. grey C. yellow D. white
White as a ghost: sợ trắng mặt
64. She passed her exam with flying ….. and now wants to go out and celebrate.
A. colors B. colours C. bays D. objects
hh
65. My sister was always the teacher's …. when she was in the first grade at school.
A. pets B. cats C. dogs D. doves
The one’s pets: con cưng
an
ng
tie

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