Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:- "Being close on the heels"

Options:

Wearing of high heels by women

To follow something soon after the completion of previous work or act

Being a close friend to someone

None of these

Correct Answer:

To follow something soon after the completion of previous work or act

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "being close on the heels" is to follow something soon after the completion of previous work or act. The idiom comes from the literal meaning of being close to someone's heels, which is to be very close behind them. In the same way, when someone says that they are "close on the heels of something," they are saying that they are following it very closely or that it is happening very soon after the previous event.

The other options are not as accurate. Wearing of high heels by women means to wear shoes with high heels. Being a close friend to someone means to be very close to someone and to have a close relationship with them. None of these meanings are the same as "to follow something soon after the completion of previous work or act."