Match the expressions in List I with their meanings in List II.
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List - I |
List – II |
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(A) |
heads will roll |
(I) |
expect to be rewarded |
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(B) |
took to their heels |
(II) |
dismissals expected |
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(C) |
bear in mind |
(III) |
ran away |
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(D) |
brownie points |
(IV) |
remember |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) heads will roll | (II) dismissals expected | Said when people will be punished or lose their jobs for a mistake or failure. | If the project fails again, heads will roll in the office. |
| (B) took to their heels | (III) ran away | To take to one's heels is to run away quickly, usually out of fear. | The thieves took to their heels when the police arrived. |
| (C) bear in mind | (IV) remember | To bear in mind is to keep something in one's thoughts and not forget it. | Please bear in mind that the shop closes at six. |
| (D) brownie points | (I) expect to be rewarded | Brownie points are credit or praise earned for doing something good, often to please a senior. | He washed his father's car to score some brownie points. |
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