Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Off the cuff

Options:

To be in a hurry

To be lazy

Without preparation

Without any loss

Correct Answer:

Without preparation

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "off the cuff" is without preparation.

This idiom is used to describe something that is said or done without any prior thought or planning. It is often used to describe spontaneous or improvised remarks.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are not as accurate.

  • To be in a hurry does not typically describe something that is done without preparation.
  • To be lazy does not typically describe something that is done without preparation.
  • Without any loss does not typically describe something that is done without preparation.