Match the proverbs given in List-I with

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) At the drop of a hat	(I) Very rarely
(B) Cost an arm and a leg	(II) Immediately, without hesitation
(C) Let the cat out of the bag	(III) Very expensive
(D) Once in a blue moon	(IV) Reveal a secret

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)	Meaning
(A) At the drop of a hat	(II) Immediately, without hesitation	This means something is done instantly or without needing persuasion.
(B) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) Very expensive	This emphasizes that something is exceedingly costly.
(C) Let the cat out of the bag	(IV) Reveal a secret	This refers to accidentally or carelessly disclosing confidential information.
(D) Once in a blue moon	(I) Very rarely	This idiom describes an event that happens very seldom.