Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. Black sheep of the family |
I. To feel apologetic about something |
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B. Eat humble pie |
II. In trouble |
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C. Spill the beans |
III. A person strongly disapproved of by the family |
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D. In a pickle |
IV. To give away a secret |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) - A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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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.
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B. Eat humble pie → I. To feel apologetic about something
- "Eat humble pie" means to admit a mistake and apologize.
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C. Spill the beans → IV. To give away a secret
- "Spill the beans" means to reveal a secret unintentionally.
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D. In a pickle → II. In trouble
- "In a pickle" means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation.