Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings in List-II
| LIST-I (IDIOMS) | LIST-II (MEANINGS) | ||
| A. | Get into hot waters | I. | Inexperienced |
| B. | Green horn | II. | To bribe |
| C. | Give a wide berth | III. | Get into trouble |
| D. | Grease the palm | IV. | To avoid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Get into hot waters | III. Get into trouble | Usually "get into hot water": to land in a difficult situation in which one is likely to be blamed or punished. | He got into hot water for skipping the meeting. |
| B. Green horn | I. Inexperienced | Originally a young animal with new, "green" horns; now a greenhorn is a person who is new to a job or place and has little experience. | As a greenhorn in the office, he needed help from his seniors. |
| C. Give a wide berth | IV. To avoid | From sailing (a "berth" is the space a ship needs): to keep well away from someone or something. | We gave the angry dog a wide berth. |
| D. Grease the palm | II. To bribe | To give someone money secretly and dishonestly to get a favour. | He tried to grease the palm of the clerk to get the licence quickly. |