Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II
List-I List-II (Proverbs) (Meanings) (A) At the drop of a hat (I) Very rarely (B) Cost an arm and a leg (II) Immediately, without hesitation (C) Let the cat out of the bag (III) Very expensive (D) Once in a blue moon (IV) Reveal a secret
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (Proverbs) | (Meanings) |
| (A) At the drop of a hat | (I) Very rarely |
| (B) Cost an arm and a leg | (II) Immediately, without hesitation |
| (C) Let the cat out of the bag | (III) Very expensive |
| (D) Once in a blue moon | (IV) Reveal a secret |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1 -> Incorrectly matches "At the drop of a hat" with "Reveal a secret" and "Once in a blue moon" with "Immediately, without hesitation."
Option 2 -> Correctly matches all proverbs: "At the drop of a hat" means immediately; "Cost an arm and a leg" means very expensive; "Let the cat out of the bag" means reveal a secret; "Once in a blue moon" means very rarely.
Option 3 -> Incorrectly matches "At the drop of a hat" with "Very rarely" and "Once in a blue moon" with "Very expensive."
Option 4 -> Incorrectly matches "At the drop of a hat" with "Very expensive" and swaps other meanings incorrectly.
Hence, Option 2: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) -> These are common English idioms where "at the drop of a hat" describes instant action, "cost an arm and a leg" emphasizes high price, "let the cat out of the bag" refers to disclosing secrets, and "once in a blue moon" indicates rare occurrences -> correct
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