Question:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II :
List-I (Idioms)List-II (Meanings)
(A) blow the gaff(I) feel unable to deal with something
(B) at the end of your tether(II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed
(C) be full of beans(III) divulge a secret
(D) want to curl up and die(IV) be full of energy
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Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
  • (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
  • (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
  • (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
  • (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct matches are: (A) divulge a secret, (B) feel unable to deal with something, (C) be full of energy, (D) feel terribly ashamed.
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The correct matches are:

(A) blow the gaff: (III) divulge a secret.

Explanation: "Blow the gaff" means to reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential.

(B) at the end of your tether: (I) feel unable to deal with something.

Explanation: "At the end of your tether" refers to reaching a point of exhaustion or frustration where one feels they can no longer cope with a situation.

(C) be full of beans: (IV) be full of energy.

Explanation: "Be full of beans" means to be lively, energetic, and enthusiastic.

(D) want to curl up and die: (II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed.

Explanation: "Want to curl up and die" is an expression used when someone feels extremely embarrassed or ashamed, often to the point of wanting to disappear.


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