Match the idioms given in List-I with th

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:-

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) At the eleventh hour	(I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour
(B)To burn one's boats	(II) contribute one's share in a joint activity
(C)To curry favours	(III) work at the last minute
(D) Chip in	(IV) point of no return

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)	Meaning
(A) At the eleventh hour	(III) work at the last minute	Refers to the latest possible time before something is due or must happen.
(B)To burn one's boats	(IV) point of no return	To take a decisive step that eliminates the possibility of going back to the former situation.
(C)To curry favours	(I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour	To try to gain goodwill or approval through flattery or excessive attention.
(D) Chip in	(II) contribute one's share in a joint activity	To contribute money, time, or assistance, especially as part of a group effort.