Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match List – I with List – II.

List - I

List - II

 (A) expand on

 (I) to make it less forceful

 (B) lash out

 (II) kill violently at a time

 (C) mow down

 (III) to give more information 

 (D) water down 

 (IV) to criticise or scold

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

  • (A) expand on(III) to give more information
  • (B) lash out(IV) to criticize or scold
  • (C) mow down(II) kill violently at a time
  • (D) water down(I) to make it less forceful
  • expand on: This phrase means to elaborate or give more details about a subject.
  • lash out: This indicates to criticize or scold someone, often in a sudden or angry manner.
  • mow down: This phrase refers to killing someone violently or rapidly, often used in the context of vehicles or weaponry.
  • water down: This means to lessen the strength or force of something, often used in the context of arguments or policies.