Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

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

List I

List II

A. bone of contention

I. close co-operation

B. under the weather

II. move on from a fight

C. in cahoots

III. cause of quarrel

D. bury the hatchet

IV. slightly unwell

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

 

  • A. Bone of contention → III. Cause of quarrel: "Bone of contention" refers to a point of dispute or disagreement.
  • B. Under the weather → IV. Slightly unwell: "Under the weather" means feeling ill or unwell.
  • C. In cahoots → I. Close co-operation: "In cahoots" refers to being in close partnership, often with a connotation of secretive or conspiratorial collaboration.
  • D. Bury the hatchet → II. Move on from a fight: "Bury the hatchet" means to make peace and resolve a conflict.