Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Under the rose

Options:

Secretly

On one's desire or wish

To have courage

Inclose vicinity

Correct Answer:

Secretly

Explanation:

The correct answer is Secretly. The idiom "under the rose" means secretly or confidentially. It is thought to have originated from the ancient Romans, who used to hang a rose above a table where confidential conversations were taking place. The rose was a symbol of silence, and its presence was a reminder that what was said there should not be repeated.

The other options are incorrect. "On one's desire or wish" is the meaning of the idiom "at one's behest." "To have courage" is the meaning of the idiom "to have guts." "In close vicinity" is the meaning of the idiom "in the near vicinity."