Question 40
HardOriginal questionMatch the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Idiom | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. in black and white | I. a hidden weakness in an admired person |
| B. feet of clay | II. to be sound and believable |
| C. hold water | III. to get the most attention and praise |
| D. steal the show | IV. in writing |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
In black and white means "in writing": A-IV.
Feet of clay means "a hidden weakness in an admired person": B-I.
Hold water means "to be sound and believable": C-II.
Steal the show means "to get the most attention and praise": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, 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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