List of top English Questions on Idioms asked in CUET (UG)

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II:

List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Idioms)

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Idioms)
(A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to	(II) burn the midnight oil
to meet the submission date.
(B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to	(III) jump on the bandwagon
and join the new workout class.
(C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to	(III) jump on the bandwagon
about the surprise party.
(D) After a long day at work, I am ready to	(I) hit the hay
and get a good night's sleep.

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Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II:

List-I (Idioms) and List-II (Meanings)

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(III) To initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(I) To describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(IV) Something very expensive or costly.
(D) Bite the bullet	(II) To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.

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Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Put one's shoulder to the wheel	(I) Work hard at a task
(B) Throw down the gauntlet	(II) Take up a challenge
(C) Get too big for one's boots	(IV) Become very conceited
(D) Cut one's coat according to one's cloth	(III) Spend within the limits of what one can afford

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The CEO's sudden resignation threw the board into a tailspin.
What does the idiom "threw into a tailspin" mean?

The politician's vague answers clearly showed he was just beating around the bush.
What does "beating around the bush" imply?