Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

To get on one's nerves

Options:

To unnecessary stretch the conversation

To become highly successful

To get in someone's mind 

To irritate or provoke one

Correct Answer:

To irritate or provoke one

Explanation:

The idiom "to get on one's nerves" means to irritate or provoke one.

The other options are incorrect.

  • "To unnecessarily stretch the conversation" is not the same as to get on one's nerves. Stretching a conversation unnecessarily may be annoying, but it is not the same as irritating or provoking someone.
  • "To become highly successful" is not the same as to get on one's nerves. Becoming highly successful may be admirable, but it is not the same as irritating or provoking someone.
  • "To get in someone's mind" is not the same as to get on one's nerves. Getting in someone's mind may be concerning, but it is not the same as irritating or provoking someone.

The idiom "to get on one's nerves" is often used to describe someone or something that is annoying or irritating. For example, you might say "That noise is getting on my nerves" if you are annoyed by a loud noise.