Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings given in List-II
| LIST-I (Idioms) | LIST-II (Meanings) |
| A. Earth shattering | I. Meet complete failure |
| B. Hornet's nest | II. Extremely traumatic |
| C. Meet one's Waterloo | III. Under all conditions |
| D. Through thick and thin | IV. A disputable situation |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Earth shattering | II. Extremely traumatic | Describes an event so shocking or upsetting that it seems to shake the earth; an earth-shattering loss leaves deep pain behind. | The death of their only son was an earth-shattering blow to the family. |
| B. Hornet's nest | IV. A disputable situation | A situation full of trouble and angry argument; to "stir up a hornet's nest" is to start a dispute, as disturbing a nest brings out angry hornets. | The new fee rule stirred up a hornet's nest among the parents. |
| C. Meet one's Waterloo | I. Meet complete failure | To suffer a final, crushing defeat, after Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. | The unbeaten champion finally met his Waterloo in the final. |
| D. Through thick and thin | III. Under all conditions | In good times and bad, whatever difficulties come; usually said of loyal support. | Her friends stood by her through thick and thin. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hornet's nest | 24-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |
| meet one's waterloo | 13-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |