A black sheep is a family disgrace (II). Hue and cry means great noise or outcry (IV). Easier said than done means not as easy as it appears (I). Go the extra mile means to make extra effort (III). So A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.
CUET UG 2022 — English Vocabulary
Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II
| List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) |
|---|---|
| A. A black sheep | I. Not as easy as it appears to be |
| B. Hue and cry | II. Being a disgrace for the family |
| C. Easier said than done | III. Make an extra effort |
| D. Go the extra mile | IV. A great noise |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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