Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:-
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List-I (Idioms) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) get into the swing of things |
(I) follow the wrong course of action |
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(B) bark up the wrong tree |
(II) to fit into the rhythm of things |
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(C) build something on sand |
(III) expose someone's deceitful or illegal schemes |
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(D) blow the whistle on someone |
(IV) to try to establish something without enough support |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
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List-I (Idioms) |
List-II (Meanings) |
Explanation |
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(A) get into the swing of things |
(II) to fit into the rhythm of things |
To become comfortable and familiar with a new routine or activity. |
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(B) bark up the wrong tree |
(I) follow the wrong course of action |
To pursue a mistaken line of inquiry or make a wrong choice; to direct one's attention or efforts toward the wrong person or thing. |
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(C) build something on sand |
(IV) to try to establish something without enough support |
To establish something (like a plan or organization) on an unstable or unreliable foundation. |
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(D) blow the whistle on someone |
(III) expose someone's deceitful or illegal schemes |
To reveal something illegal or wrong to the public or to an authority (often referring to whistleblowers). |