Question 39
HardOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. out of the blue | I. a scholar or writer |
| B. a close shave | II. unexpectedly |
| C. carry coals to Newcastle | III. to do something unnecessary |
| D. a man of letters | IV. a narrow escape |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Out of the blue means "unexpectedly": A-II.
A close shave means "a narrow escape": B-IV.
Carry coals to Newcastle means "to do something unnecessary": C-III.
A man of letters means "a scholar or writer": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-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
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