Bone of contention means a cause of quarrel (III). Under the weather means slightly unwell (IV). In cahoots means close co-operation (I). Bury the hatchet means to move on from a fight (II). Hence A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
CUET UG 2022 — English Vocabulary
Match the Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:
| LIST I | LIST II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. bone of contention | I. | close co-operation |
| B. under the weather | II. | move on from a fight |
| C. in cahoots | III. | cause of quarrel |
| D. bury the hatchet | IV. | slightly unwell |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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