Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.

Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.

Options:

She had too many clothes to iron

She was involved in many activities

She had made a lot of risky investments

She was suffering from many ailments

Correct Answer:

She was involved in many activities

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence is >She was involved in many activities.<

The idiom "too many irons in the fire" means to be involved in too many activities or projects at the same time. It is often used to describe someone who is feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

The other options are not correct.

  • She had too many clothes to iron: This is not the same as being involved in many activities.
  • She had made a lot of risky investments: This is not the same as being involved in many activities.
  • She was suffering from many ailments: This is not the same as being involved in many activities.