Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II

List-I List-II
(Idioms) (Meanings)
(A) Break the ice (I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head (II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg (III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet (IV) something very expensive or costly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Question

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet	(IV) something very expensive or costly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Option 2: A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Option 3: A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Option 4: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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The answer is 'A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV'. View full solution:

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