Match the idioms in list-I with their me

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms in list-I with their meanings in list-II:-

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) To face the music	(I) to incite people
(B) To fan the flames	(II) To accept the consequences
(C) In the doldrums	(III) To take seriously
(D) To take to heart	(IV) In trouble

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

Explanation:

(A) To face the music → (II) To accept the consequences
(Meaning: To confront the unpleasant results of one's actions)
(B) To fan the flames → (I) To incite people
(Meaning: To make a bad situation worse by provoking more anger or conflict)
(C) In the doldrums → (IV) In trouble
(Meaning: Feeling low, dull, or in a state of stagnation)
(D) To take to heart → (III) To take seriously
(Meaning: To be deeply affected by something emotionally)