Match the idioms in List-I with the mean

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms in List-I with the meanings in List-II:-

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Bite the bullet	(I) The next move or decision is yours
(B) Fly off the handle	(II) A very small amount compared to the need
(C) The ball is in your court	(III) To take on a difficult challenge
(D) A drop in the ocean	(IV) To lose one's temper suddenly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)	Explanation
(A) Bite the bullet	(III) To take on a difficult challenge	To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude, often by accepting pain or distress.
(B) Fly off the handle	(IV) To lose one's temper suddenly	To become suddenly and extremely angry.
(C) The ball is in your court	(I) The next move or decision is yours	It is up to you to make the next decision or step; it is your responsibility now.
(D) A drop in the ocean	(II) A very small amount compared to the need	A very small or insignificant amount when compared with what is actually needed or available.