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CDS 2024 · PYQ · Idioms and Phrases · medium

Neither fish nor fowl

  1. A.Difficult to describe or classify✓ Correct
  2. B.Neither this or that
  3. C.Strict rules and regulations
  4. D.Feel awkward because of unfamiliarity

Explanation

The idiom 'neither fish nor fowl' is used to describe something or someone that does not fit into any clear category and is therefore difficult to classify or describe. It refers to ambiguity or lack of a clear identity. While 'neither this or that' might seem similar, it's not as precise as 'difficult to describe or classify', which captures the essence of the idiom. Hence, the first option is correct.
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