Question 34
HardOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. once in a blue moon | I. bitterly hostile to each other |
| B. the black sheep | II. to stop something at an early stage |
| C. at daggers drawn | III. a member thought to be a disgrace |
| D. nip in the bud | IV. very rarely |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Once in a blue moon means "very rarely": A-IV.
The black sheep means "a member thought to be a disgrace": B-III.
At daggers drawn means "bitterly hostile to each other": C-I.
Nip in the bud means "to stop something at an early stage": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
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