Idioms SNAP 2022 Questions
Q2-Q3. Directions to solve: Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom
To make clean breast of
- To gain prominence
- To praise oneself
- To confess without reserve
- To destroy before it blooms
To keeps one’s temper
- To become hungry
- To be in a good mood
- To preserve one's energy
- To be aloof from
EXPLANATION
2. The correct answer would be 3 i.e. to confess everything without reserve.
3. The correct answer is option 3 i.e. to preserve one’s energy.
Frequently asked questions
What idiom is explained as 'to make a clean breast of'?
It means 'to confess without reserve' - i.e. to admit everything openly and completely.
What idiom means 'to keep one's temper' in this set?
The correct meaning given is 'to preserve one's energy' is actually for a related idiom in the set; this page tests multiple idiom-meaning matches including controlling one's emotions.
What question format is used for these idioms?
Each idiom/proverb is given with four possible meanings, and you must choose the correct one, testing precise idiomatic comprehension rather than literal translation.