Match the idioms given in List-I with the correct meanings given in List-II :-
List-I (Idioms) List-II (Meanings) (A) On pins and needles (I) To apologize (B) Fabian policy (II) To ignore (C) To eat a humble pie (III) Very anxious and tense (D) To give a cold shoulder (IV) Strategy of deliberate delay
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match the idioms given in List-I with the correct meanings given in List-II :-
| List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) |
|---|---|
| (A) On pins and needles | (I) To apologize |
| (B) Fabian policy | (II) To ignore |
| (C) To eat a humble pie | (III) Very anxious and tense |
| (D) To give a cold shoulder | (IV) Strategy of deliberate delay |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 4
On pins and needles = Very anxious and tense → Think of sitting on pins, you cannot relax.
Fabian policy = Strategy of deliberate delay → Think “Fabian waits”, so action is delayed on purpose.
To eat humble pie = To apologize → Think of swallowing your pride and saying sorry.
To give a cold shoulder = To ignore → Think of turning your shoulder away from someone.
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