Match the following List 1 with List 2
List - I
(A) bite the bullet
(B) a piece of cake
(C) spill the beans
(D) burn the midnight oil
List - II
(I) to reveal a secret
(II) to endure a difficult situation bravely
(III) to work hard late at night
(IV) something very easy to do
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) bite the bullet | (II) to endure a difficult situation bravely | To face something painful or unpleasant with courage; said to come from soldiers biting on a bullet during surgery without anaesthetic. | He decided to bite the bullet and tell his father about the failure. |
| (B) a piece of cake | (IV) something very easy to do | A task that is very easy, as easy as eating a piece of cake. | For a good swimmer, crossing the pool is a piece of cake. |
| (C) spill the beans | (I) to reveal a secret | To let out secret information, often too early or by mistake. | Someone spilled the beans about the surprise party. |
| (D) burn the midnight oil | (III) to work hard late at night | To work or study late into the night, from the days of oil lamps. | Before the exams, she burnt the midnight oil every day. |
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