EnglishGrammar: Idioms

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given…

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(II) to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet	(IV) something very expensive or costly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
(A) Break the ice	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.	Just as a ship breaks the ice to open a path, a person breaks the ice by saying the first friendly words when everyone is silent.	The host told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.	A hammer that strikes the nail squarely does the job in one blow. A remark that names the real point in one go does the same.	You hit the nail on the head when you said the plan lacked funds.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(IV) something very expensive or costly	Used when the price feels far too high.	That new phone cost me an arm and a leg.
(D) Bite the bullet	(II) to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.	To face something unpleasant bravely instead of avoiding it.	She bit the bullet and told her parents about the failed exam.

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(II) to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet	(IV) something very expensive or costly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
(A) Break the ice	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.	Just as a ship breaks the ice to open a path, a person breaks the ice by saying the first friendly words when everyone is silent.	The host told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.	A hammer that strikes the nail squarely does the job in one blow. A remark that names the real point in one go does the same.	You hit the nail on the head when you said the plan lacked funds.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(IV) something very expensive or costly	Used when the price feels far too high.	That new phone cost me an arm and a leg.
(D) Bite the bullet	(II) to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.	To face something unpleasant bravely instead of avoiding it.	She bit the bullet and told her parents about the failed exam.