Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) |
|---|---|
| (A) The bottom line | (I) to make a bad start with someone |
| (B) A slippery slope | (II) to get past the worst part of a difficult time |
| (C) To get off on the wrong foot | (III) the most important fact that decides a matter |
| (D) To turn the corner | (IV) a habit or step that can slowly lead to something much worse |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) The bottom line | (III) the most important fact that decides a matter | The bottom line is the main fact that matters most in the end. | We can argue all day, but the bottom line is that the project is due on Monday. |
| (B) A slippery slope | (IV) a habit or step that can slowly lead to something much worse | A slippery slope is a small wrong step that can lead, little by little, to much bigger trouble. | Copying one homework answer can be a slippery slope to copying in exams. |
| (C) To get off on the wrong foot | (I) to make a bad start with someone | To get off on the wrong foot is to begin a relationship or a task badly. | Kiran got off on the wrong foot with her new neighbour by parking in his spot. |
| (D) To turn the corner | (II) to get past the worst part of a difficult time | To turn the corner is to come through the worst part of a bad time and start getting better. | After two weeks in hospital, Dadaji has finally turned the corner. |