Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Stone's throw

Options:

Short distance

Large hurdle

Difficult problem

Hurt slightly

Correct Answer:

Short distance

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "stone's throw" is short distance.

This idiom is used to describe a very short distance, as close as someone could throw a stone. It is often used to describe two places that are very close together.

For example, you might say that your house is just a stone's throw from the park, or that the new restaurant is a stone's throw from the train station.

The other options are not as accurate.

  • Large hurdle - This option is not accurate because the idiom does not suggest that the distance is difficult to overcome.
  • Difficult problem - This option is not accurate because the idiom does not suggest that the distance is challenging or problematic.
  • Hurt slightly - This option is not accurate because the idiom is not about physical injury.