Question 36
HardOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. take to one's heels | I. to run away |
| B. sit on the fence | II. the largest part |
| C. let the cat out of the bag | III. to avoid choosing a side |
| D. the lion's share | IV. to tell a secret by mistake |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Take to one's heels means "to run away": A-I.
Sit on the fence means "to avoid choosing a side": B-III.
Let the cat out of the bag means "to tell a secret by mistake": C-IV.
The lion's share means "the largest part": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, 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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