IDIOMS AND PHRASES
Directions : Given below are some idioms/ phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate answer from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d).
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2022 NDA -1 GAT
to act promptly
Incorrect Answerto be lazy
Incorrect Answerto be undecided
Correct Answerto sit without doing anything
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- To sit on the fence
- This idiom means to avoid making a decision or choice. It is often used when someone is neutral or undecided in a situation.
- Option:1, to act promptly
- This means to act quickly and without delay.
- It does not relate to indecision or neutrality.
- Option:2, to be lazy
- This refers to being idle or unwilling to work.
- It doesn’t indicate indecision or neutrality.
- Option:3, to be undecided
- This matches the idiom’s meaning of avoiding a firm decision or stance.
- It conveys neutrality or hesitance in making a choice.
- Option:4, to sit without doing anything
- It implies inactivity, but not necessarily due to indecision.
- More about passivity than avoiding a decision.
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By: Parvesh Mehta