CUET English 2025 23 May Shift 2 PYQs

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Bite the bullet	(I) The next move or decision is yours
(B) Fly off the handle	(II) A very small amount compared to the need
(C) The ball is in your court	(III) To take on a difficult challenge
(D) A drop in the ocean	(IV) To lose one's temper suddenly

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Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II:

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away	(I) Take advantage of opportunities.
(B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.	(II) Other people's situations seem better than your own
(C) Make hay while the sun shines.	(III) Taking care of health prevents illness.
(D) The grass is always greener on the other side.	(IV) Adapt to local customs and practices.

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Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:-

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse	(I) Bad actions have worse consequences.
(B) First catch your hare	(II) No point worrying about something before it actually happens
(C) Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind	(III) A slight hint is enough to make someone understand what you mean
(D) Don't meet trouble halfway	(IV) No point in planning what you are going to do with something until you actually have it

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