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
walking in the rain
Incorrect Answercontrolled by the elements
Incorrect Answerbrowbeaten by the heat money
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Under the weather
- This idiom means feeling unwell or sick.
- Options Explained:
- Option 1: Walking in the rain
- This is a literal action and not related to the idiomatic meaning.
- Option 2: Controlled by the elements
- This is about being affected by natural forces, not related to health.
- Option 3: Browbeaten by the heat money
- This doesn't make sense in context and is a mix-up of terms.
- Option 4: Unwell
- This matches the common idiomatic meaning of "under the weather".
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By: Parvesh Mehta