Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:-
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List-I (Idioms) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) At the eleventh hour |
(I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour |
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(B)To burn one's boats |
(II) contribute one's share in a joint activity |
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(C)To curry favours |
(III) work at the last minute |
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(D) Chip in |
(IV) point of no return |
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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List-I (Idioms) |
List-II (Meanings) |
Meaning |
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(A) At the eleventh hour |
(III) work at the last minute |
Refers to the latest possible time before something is due or must happen. |
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(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. |
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(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. |
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(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. |