Match the idioms and phrases in List - I

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms and phrases in List - I with their meanings in List - II.

List – I	List – II
(A) to paint the town red	(I) to make peace
(B) to wear your heart on your sleeve	(II) to assert your authority
(C) to put your foot down	(III) to go out and enjoy
(D) to bury the hatchet	(IV) to express your innermost feelings

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A) "To paint the town red" → (III) "To go out and enjoy"
- Meaning: To celebrate and have fun, often by going out.
(B) "To wear your heart on your sleeve" → (IV) "To express your innermost feelings"
- Meaning: To openly show your emotions and feelings.
(C) "To put your foot down" → (II) "To assert your authority"
- Meaning: To be firm or assertive in making a decision.
(D) "To bury the hatchet" → (I) "To make peace"
- Meaning: To end a conflict or reconcile with someone.