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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. In a nutshell | III. In a short, clear way | In a nutshell means in very few words, briefly. | In a nutshell, the plan failed for lack of money. |
| B. Up in arms | I. Being angry about something | To be up in arms is to be very angry and protesting about something. | The residents are up in arms over the new toll tax. |
| C. The ball is in your court | II. It's up to you | From tennis: when the ball is in your court, it is your turn to act or decide. | I have made my offer. Now the ball is in your court. |
| D. Turn a deaf ear | IV. To ignore what someone is saying | To turn a deaf ear is to refuse to listen to a request or advice. | The king turned a deaf ear to the people's pleas. |