Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

High time

Options:

well in time for something

time to fly high

past the appropriate time

time to celebrate something

Correct Answer:

past the appropriate time

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "high time" is past the appropriate time.

It means that it is time to do something that should have been done sooner. The idiom is often used to express impatience or frustration.

The other options are not correct.

  • Well in time for something: This means that it is not past the appropriate time, but rather that it is still early.
  • Time to fly high: This means to achieve great success.
  • Time to celebrate something: This means to mark an occasion with festivities.