Match the idioms in Column A with their correct meanings in Column B:

Question

Match the idioms in Column A with their correct meanings in Column B:

1. Break the ice - i. In a difficult situation

2. Hit the sack - ii. Go to bed

3. Under the weather - iii. Start a conversation

4. Once in a blue moon - iv. Feeling unwell

5. In hot water - v. Very rarely

1. A. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-v, 5-i (Correct answer)
2. B. 1-iv, 2-v, 3-i, 4-iii, 5-ii
3. C. 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-iv, 5-v
4. D. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-v, 4-iv, 5-iii

Correct Answer

Option A — 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-v, 5-i

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-v, 5-i.

Key Points

• Break the ice = start a conversation; Hit the sack = go to bed; Under the weather = feeling unwell; Once in a blue moon = very rarely; In hot water = in a difficult situation.