Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

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

LIST I
Idiom

LIST II
Meaning of idiom

A. Black sheep of the family

I. To feel apologetic about something

B. Eat humble pie

II. In trouble

C. Spill the beans

III. A person strongly disapproved of by the family

D. In a pickle

IV. To give away a secret

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

  1. A. Black sheep of the family → III. A person strongly disapproved of by the family

    • The "black sheep" refers to someone who is different from the rest of the family, often seen as a disgrace.
  2. B. Eat humble pie → I. To feel apologetic about something

    • "Eat humble pie" means to admit a mistake and apologize.
  3. C. Spill the beans → IV. To give away a secret

    • "Spill the beans" means to reveal a secret unintentionally.
  4. D. In a pickle → II. In trouble

    • "In a pickle" means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation.