Match the idioms in List-I with the meanings in List-II:
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List-I |
List-II |
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(A) to sit on the fence |
(I) to be in a good position |
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(B) a sitting duck |
(II) to not take any action/remain in a place |
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(C) sit pretty |
(III) delay in making a decision |
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(D) sit tight |
(IV) an easy target for attack or criticism |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
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(A) to sit on the fence
Meaning: (III) delay in making a decision (to remain neutral or undecided). -
(B) a sitting duck
Meaning: (IV) an easy target for attack or criticism (someone defenseless or vulnerable). -
(C) sit pretty
Meaning: (I) to be in a good position (to be in a favorable situation). -
(D) sit tight
Meaning: (II) to not take any action/remain in a place (to wait patiently without acting).