Match the following:
Idiom : Meaning
(a) At the finger tips : (i) to destroy or stop something at an early stage of its development.
(b) Took the world by storm : (ii) a sudden and wonderful change.
(c) To nip something in the bud : (iii) to know thoroughly
(d) To turn over a new leaf : (iv) to have a great and rapid success

Question

Accepted Answer

Option 1 is the correct answer for matching the idioms with their meanings. Let's break down each idiom and its corresponding meaning to understand why this option is correct:

(a) At the finger tips : (iii) to know thoroughly  
- The idiom "at the fingertips" means having complete knowledge or mastery of something, as if it is readily accessible or easily retrievable, much like something you can easily reach with your fingers. Therefore, the correct match is (iii) to know thoroughly.

(b) Took the world by storm : (iv) to have a great and rapid success  
- "Took the world by storm" refers to achieving sudden and widespread success or popularity. This idiom is used when someone or something becomes very successful quickly and impressively. Hence, the correct match is (iv) to have a great and rapid success.

(c) To nip something in the bud : (i) to destroy or stop something at an early stage of its development  
- The idiom "to nip something in the bud" means to stop a problem or negative situation from developing by addressing it early. It is akin to cutting off a bud before it can grow into a flower, thus preventing further development. Therefore, the correct match is (i) to destroy or stop something at an early stage of its development.

(d) To turn over a new leaf : (ii) a sudden and wonderful change  
- "To turn over a new leaf" means to start anew, often by changing one's behavior or attitude for the better. It signifies a positive transformation or a fresh start. Thus, the correct match is (ii) a sudden and wonderful change.

Now, let's explain why the other options are incorrect:

Option 2:  
- (a)(i) is incorrect because "at the fingertips" does not mean to destroy or stop something at an early stage.
- (b)(ii) is incorrect because "took the world by storm" does not mean a sudden and wonderful change.
- (c)(iii) is incorrect because "to nip something in the bud" does not mean to know thoroughly.
- (d)(iv) is incorrect because "to turn over a new leaf" does not mean to have a great and rapid success.

Option 3:  
- (a)(ii) is incorrect because "at the fingertips" does not mean a sudden and wonderful change.
- (b)(i) is incorrect because "took the world by storm" does not mean to destroy or stop something at an early stage.
- (c)(iv) is incorrect because "to nip something in the bud" does not mean to have a great and rapid success.
- (d)(iii) is incorrect because "to turn over a new leaf" does not mean to know thoroughly.

Option 4:  
- (a)(iv) is incorrect because "at the fingertips" does not mean to have a great and rapid success.
- (b)(iii) is incorrect because "took the world by storm" does not mean to know thoroughly.
- (c)(ii) is incorrect because "to nip something in the bud" does not mean a sudden and wonderful change.
- (d)(i) is incorrect because "to turn over a new leaf" does not mean to destroy or stop something at an early stage.

Thus, Option 1 is the only correct choice, as it accurately matches each idiom with its appropriate meaning.