Which of the following idioms are correct in meaning?
(A). Pay off old scores means to pay the amount back.
(B). Pass the buck means shirk responsibility.
(C). Plough the sands means to work hard.
(D). Play ducks and drakes means to squander money.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Which of the following idioms are correct in meaning?
(A). Pay off old scores means to pay the amount back.
(B). Pass the buck means shirk responsibility.
(C). Plough the sands means to work hard.
(D). Play ducks and drakes means to squander money.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Pass the buck means to shift or shirk responsibility, so (B) is correct. Play ducks and drakes means to squander money, so (D) is correct. Pay off old scores means to take revenge, not repay money, and plough the sands means futile labour, not hard work. Hence (B) and (D) only.
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