Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Like talking to a brick wall

Options:

Frightened

Inattentive

Curious

Fascinated

Correct Answer:

Inattentive

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "like talking to a brick wall" is inattentive.

The other options are incorrect.

  • "Frightened" means feeling scared or afraid. A brick wall is not capable of feeling scared or afraid.
  • "Curious" means wanting to know or learn about something. A brick wall is not capable of being curious.
  • "Fascinated" means strongly interested in something. A brick wall is not capable of being fascinated.

The idiom "like talking to a brick wall" is used to describe a situation where someone is not listening or paying attention to what you are saying. It is as if you are talking to a brick wall, which is an inanimate object that cannot listen or understand you.