Hit the nail on the head means to do exactly the right thing (III). Smell a rat means to suspect something (IV). Bury the hatchet means to make peace (I). A wolf in sheep's clothing means a hypocrite (II). Hence A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
CUET UG 2023 — English Vocabulary
Match the following Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:
| LIST I Idioms | LIST II Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Hit the nail on the head | I. | Make peace |
| B. Smell a rat | II. | Hypocrite |
| C. Bury the hatchet | III. | Do exactly the right thing |
| D. A wolf in sheep's clothing | IV. | Suspect something |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Held on 10 Jun 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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