Question

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II:

List-I (Idioms) and List-II (Meanings)

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(III) To initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(I) To describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(IV) Something very expensive or costly.
(D) Bite the bullet	(II) To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Hint:

When matching idioms to their meanings, focus on the context and intent conveyed by the idiomatic expression.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Analyzing the idioms and their meanings.

- (A) "Break the ice" means to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation, so it matches with (III).
- (B) "Hit the nail on the head" means to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly, so it matches with (I).
- (C) "Cost an arm and a leg" means something very expensive or costly, so it matches with (IV).
- (D) "Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience, so it matches with (II).
Step 2: Conclusion. The correct matching is: (A)
- (I), (B)
- (III), (C)
- (IV), (D)
- (II). Thus, the correct answer is 4. (A)
- (I), (B)
- (III), (C)
- (IV), (D)
- (II).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{The correct answer is 4. (A)
- (I), (B)
- (III), (C)
- (IV), (D)
- (II).}} \]