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JIPMAT 2024 (VA) PYQs

JIPMAT 2024

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Idioms

Easy

Match List I with II
List I
(Phrase)
List II
(Meaning)
(A) Up for grabs (I) To be punished less severely than expected
(B) Make hay while the sun shines (II) Become out of control
(C) Go haywire (III) To use opportunities while they last
(D) Get off lightly (IV) Available for anyone interested

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Option: 4
The correct matching of idioms with their meanings is (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I).
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Idiom Meaning Explanation
(A) Up for grabs (IV) Available for anyone interested This idiom indicates something is available and can be taken or claimed by anyone who wants it
(B) Make hay while the sun shines (III) To use opportunities while they last This means taking advantage of favorable conditions while they exist
(C) Go haywire (II) Become out of control This phrase means things have become chaotic or unpredictable
(D) Get off lightly (I) To be punished less severely than expected This means receiving a milder punishment than what was anticipated
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

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