Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms with most appropriate meaning.

LIST I

LIST II

A. fish out of water

I. good luck

B. break a leg

II. someone about whom very little is known

C. leave in the lurch

III. to be put in an unfamiliar situation

D. dark horse

IV. abandon someone in a difficult situation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Correct Answer:

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Explanation:

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

 

  • A-III: Fish out of water → To be put in an unfamiliar situation.
  • B-I: Break a leg → Good luck.
  • C-IV: Leave in the lurch → Abandon someone in a difficult situation.
  • D-II: Dark horse → Someone about whom very little is known.

 

  • Fish out of water (A-III):
    Means to feel uncomfortable or out of place in an unfamiliar situation.

  • Break a leg (B-I):
    A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

  • Leave in the lurch (C-IV):
    Means to abandon someone in a difficult or awkward situation without help.

  • Dark horse (D-II):
    Refers to someone about whom little is known but who unexpectedly achieves success.