Match the idioms in list-I with their meanings in list-II:-
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List-I (Idioms) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) To face the music |
(I) to incite people |
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(B) To fan the flames |
(II) To accept the consequences |
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(C) In the doldrums |
(III) To take seriously |
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(D) To take to heart |
(IV) In trouble |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
Explanation:
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(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)