Match the idioms in List - I with their

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CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms in List - I with their meanings in List - II.

List – I	List – II
(A) a queer fish	(I) facing two equally bad situations
(B) between devil and the deep sea	(II) to exercise strict control
(C) to cut corners	(III) to wait and rest for some time
(D) to cool one's heels	(IV) a strange person

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Here's the explanation:

(A) a queer fish: This idiom refers to someone who is strange or odd, aligning with meaning (IV).
(B) between devil and the deep sea: This idiom describes being stuck facing two equally bad situations, matching meaning (I).
(C) to cut corners: This means to do something in a way that is less careful or thorough to save time or money, aligning with meaning (II).
(D) to cool one's heels: This means to wait and rest for some time, matching meaning (III).