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. 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:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

  • A. A black sheep → II. Being a disgrace for the family. (Refers to someone who is considered a shame or embarrassment in a group, especially a family.)

  • B. Hue and cry → IV. A great noise. (Refers to loud protests or outcries.)

  • C. Easier said than done → I. Not as easy as it appears to be. (Means something is easy to talk about but hard to actually do.)

  • D. Go the extra mile → III. Make an extra effort. (Means to do more than what is expected.)