Question 31
MediumOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. in the dark | I. not knowing about something |
| B. turn the tables | II. to give up |
| C. throw in the towel | III. to reverse a situation to your advantage |
| D. run in the family | IV. to be common among family members |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
In the dark means "not knowing about something": A-I.
Turn the tables means "to reverse a situation to your advantage": B-III.
Throw in the towel means "to give up": C-II.
Run in the family means "to be common among family members": D-IV.
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
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