Question 37
HardOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. play second fiddle | I. to have a less important role |
| B. rest on one's laurels | II. to have just enough money to live |
| C. a snake in the grass | III. a false friend who is secretly an enemy |
| D. make ends meet | IV. to stop trying after a success |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Play second fiddle means "to have a less important role": A-I.
Rest on one's laurels means "to stop trying after a success": B-IV.
A snake in the grass means "a false friend who is secretly an enemy": C-III.
Make ends meet means "to have just enough money to live": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-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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