Match the Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

List I (Idioms):

• A. Through the grapevine: This refers to hearing information through informal channels, often gossip.
• B. Grease someone's palm: This means to bribe someone, typically with money.
• C. Pull the wool over your eyes: This idiom describes deliberately deceiving someone.
• D. Get cold feet: This means to lose courage or enthusiasm at the last minute, especially before doing something important.

List II (Meanings of Idioms):

• I. To bribe: This matches with B. Grease someone's palm.
• II. Fear of doing something: This matches with D. Get cold feet.
• III. Gossip: This matches with A. Through the grapevine.
• IV. To fool someone: This matches with C. Pull the wool over your eyes.

Therefore, the correct matching is:

• A. Through the grapevine - III. Gossip
• B. Grease someone's palm - I. To bribe
• C. Pull the wool over your eyes - IV. To fool someone
• D. Get cold feet - II. Fear of doing something