Question 35
HardOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. a wet blanket | I. a person who spoils others' fun |
| B. a blessing in disguise | II. a good thing hidden as a bad one |
| C. the talk of the town | III. to do something cheaply or carelessly |
| D. cut corners | IV. something everyone is talking about |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A wet blanket means "a person who spoils others' fun": A-I.
A blessing in disguise means "a good thing hidden as a bad one": B-II.
The talk of the town means "something everyone is talking about": C-IV.
Cut corners means "to do something cheaply or carelessly": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, 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
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
- —
Practise this chapter →
Ten questions from Match the following, at your own pace.