Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II

List I (Idioms) List II (Meaning)
A. In a nutshell I. Being angry about something
B. Up in arms II. It's upto you
C. The ball is in your court III. In a short, clear way
D. Turn a deaf ear IV. To ignore what someone is saying

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

In a nutshell definition: very briefly, giving only the main points.

Definition of UP IN ARMS (phrase): angry and complaining about something.

If you say that the ball is in someone's court, you mean that it is his or her responsibility to take the next action or decision in a situation.

Turn a deaf ear to something definition: to refuse to consider a request or an opinion and not pay any attention to it.