Match the Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:
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LIST I Idioms |
LIST II Meaning of Idiom |
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A. through the grapevine |
I. To bribe |
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B. grease someone's palm |
II. Fear of doing something |
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C. pull the wool over your eyes |
III. Gossip |
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D. get cold feet |
IV. To fool someone |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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