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 List - II.

List – I	List – II
(A) to keeping the pot boiling	(I) to be very angry
(B) to go Dutch	(II) to tolerate
(C) to put up with	(III) divide the cost equally
(D) to see red	(IV) to earn enough to support one self

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

(A) "To keep the pot boiling" → (IV) "To earn enough to support oneself"
- Meaning: To maintain a continuous flow of income or to keep something active.
(B) "To go Dutch" → (III) "Divide the cost equally"
- Meaning: When two or more people share the cost of something (e.g., a meal at a restaurant).
(C) "To put up with" → (II) "To tolerate"
- Meaning: To endure or accept something unpleasant without complaining.
(D) "To see red" → (I) "To be very angry"
- Meaning: To become extremely angry or furious.