Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II
| List I (Idioms) | List II (Meaning) |
| A. A black sheep | I. Not as easy as it appears to be |
| B. Hue and cry | II. Being a disgrace for the family |
| C. Easier said than done | III. Make an extra effort |
| D. Go the extra mile | IV. A great noise |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. A black sheep | II. Being a disgrace for the family | A black sheep is a member of a family or group who brings shame on it. | He gambled away the family money and became the black sheep of the family. |
| B. Hue and cry | IV. A great noise | Hue and cry is a loud public outcry or protest. | There was a hue and cry over the rise in bus fares. |
| C. Easier said than done | I. Not as easy as it appears to be | Something easier said than done sounds simple but is hard to do. | Waking up at five every day is easier said than done. |
| D. Go the extra mile | III. Make an extra effort | To go the extra mile is to do more than what is expected. | Our coach always goes the extra mile for weak players. |