Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II.
| LIST-I Idioms | LIST-II Meaning |
| A. Take something at face value | I. To take something as naturally expected |
| B. Take something in stride | II. Assessing all the aspects in order to form an opinion |
| C. Take something lying down | III. To accept something exactly the way it appears to be |
| D. Take stock of a situation | IV. To endure something unpleasant without fighting back |
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. Take something at face value | III. To accept something exactly the way it appears to be | To accept something as it seems, without looking for a hidden meaning. Face value is the value printed on a coin or note. | Do not take his promises at face value. |
| B. Take something in stride | I. To take something as naturally expected | To deal with a difficulty calmly, as a normal part of life, without getting upset; from a horse that clears an obstacle without breaking its stride. | She took the defeat in her stride and began training again. |
| C. Take something lying down | IV. To endure something unpleasant without fighting back | To accept an insult or unfair treatment without protest; it is mostly used in the negative. | The workers will not take the pay cut lying down. |
| D. Take stock of a situation | II. Assessing all the aspects in order to form an opinion | To review a situation carefully before deciding what to do; from a shopkeeper counting the stock (goods) in hand. | After the floods, the officials took stock of the situation. |