Match the underlines phrases with their meanings:
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. I had so much work to do but the fever got the best of me |
I. Peaceful time |
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B. They spent their halcyon days in a village |
II. Vulnerable/Weak spot |
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C. He earned really well but ended up penniless. Gambling was his achilles heel |
III. Competent for a work |
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D. A doctor worth his salt will advise people for healthy eating |
IV. take advantage of something |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) - A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- A. "the fever got the best of me": This means the fever overpowered or took advantage of the person. Therefore, it matches with IV. take advantage of something.
- B. "halcyon days": This refers to a period of peace and happiness in the past. Therefore, it matches with I. Peaceful time.
- C. "Achilles heel": This refers to a weakness or vulnerable point. In the context of gambling leading to being penniless, it indicates a weak spot. So, it matches with II. Vulnerable/Weak spot.
- D. "worth his salt": This phrase means competent or deserving of respect for one's work or profession. So, it matches with III. Competent for a work.
Therefore, the correct matching is:
- A - IV
- B - I
- C - II
- D - III