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)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) to sit on the fence | (III) delay in making a decision | A person on a fence is on neither side. The idiom means to avoid choosing between two sides and put off a decision. | The minister sat on the fence until the vote was over. |
| (B) a sitting duck | (IV) an easy target for attack or criticism | A duck sitting still is easy to shoot. The idiom means someone who is easy to attack. | Parked in the open, the tanks were sitting ducks. |
| (C) sit pretty | (I) to be in a good position | To sit pretty is to be in a comfortable or favourable position, often without effort. | With a ten-point lead, our team is sitting pretty at the top. |
| (D) sit tight | (II) to not take any action/remain in a place | To sit tight is to stay where one is and wait, taking no action for now. | Just sit tight and the help will reach you soon. |