Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cup of tea

Options:

Something that pleases one

A feeling of elation

A useless search

Something refreshing

Correct Answer:

Something that pleases one

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "cup of tea" is something that pleases one.

It is used to describe something that someone enjoys or finds appealing. The idiom is thought to have originated from the idea that a cup of tea is a pleasant and refreshing beverage, and so it is used to describe anything that is enjoyable or satisfying.

For example, you might say "This book is really not my cup of tea." This means that you do not enjoy reading the book.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

  • A feeling of elation: This idiom is more accurately described as "being on cloud nine."
  • A useless search: This idiom is more accurately described as "a wild-goose chase."
  • Something refreshing: This idiom is more accurately described as "something that invigorates or revitalizes."