Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the Idioms in List I with their appropriate meaning in List II:

List I

List II

A. bite and dust

I. extremely severe law

B. assume airs

II. be defeated

C. dig the grave

III. to destroy

D. Draconian Law

IV. pretend superiority

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

 

  • A. Bite the dust → II. Be defeated: "Bite the dust" means to fail or be defeated, often used in the context of losing in a competition or battle.
  • B. Assume airs → IV. Pretend superiority: "Assume airs" refers to behaving in a way that shows one thinks they are superior to others.
  • C. Dig the grave → III. To destroy: "Dig the grave" metaphorically means to take actions that lead to one's downfall or destruction.
  • D. Draconian Law → I. Extremely severe law: "Draconian Law" refers to excessively harsh and severe laws or rules.