Match the phrases in List - I with their meanings in List - II.
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List - I |
List – II |
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(A) |
Herculean Task |
(I) |
Blood relation |
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(B) |
Kith and Kin |
(II) |
In brief |
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(C) |
Live in a fool's paradise |
(III) |
Very difficult |
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(D) |
Long and short |
(IV) |
False hope |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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The correct matching of phrases with their meanings is as follows:
- (A) Herculean Task - (III) Very difficult
- (B) Kith and Kin - (I) Blood relation
- (C) Live in a fool's paradise - (IV) False hope
- (D) Long and short - (II) In brief
Herculean Task: This phrase is derived from Hercules, a hero of Greek mythology known for his incredible strength and twelve labors. Thus, a "Herculean Task" refers to a task that requires immense effort and is very difficult to accomplish.
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Kith and Kin: "Kith and Kin" collectively refers to one's friends and family or blood relatives.
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Live in a fool's paradise: This is an idiom indicating that someone is harboring false or unrealistic beliefs about their situation, often maintaining a false sense of happiness or security.
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Long and short: This phrase is used to indicate the essential or summarized version of something, often presenting the main points briefly.