Match the idioms given in List-I with the underlined part of the sentences given in List-II.
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List-I (Idioms) |
List-II (Sentences) |
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(A) turned over a new leaf |
(I) This unexpected new difficulty roused me to do my best. |
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(B) set his face against |
(II) It is a matter of gratification that he changed for the better. |
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(C) put me on my mettle |
(III) It is pointless to worry about the result before it's declared. |
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(D) to meet trouble half-way |
(IV)As a social reformer, he sternly opposed child labour. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
(A) turned over a new leaf → (II) It is a matter of gratification that he changed for the better. Meaning: To change one's behavior or attitude for the better.
(B) set his face against → (IV) As a social reformer, he sternly opposed child labour. Meaning: To strongly oppose something.
(C) put me on my mettle → (I) This unexpected new difficulty roused me to do my best. Meaning: To challenge someone to show their best performance.
(D) to meet trouble half-way → (III) It is pointless to worry about the result before it's declared.