Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

No spring chicken

Options:

A person who is courageous

A person who steals

A person who is no longer young

A person who lies

Correct Answer:

A person who is no longer young

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "no spring chicken" is a person who is no longer young.

The idiom is used to describe someone who is older and may not be as physically or mentally agile as they once were. For example, you might say "He's no spring chicken anymore, but he still plays tennis every week."

The other options are not as appropriate meanings for the idiom "no spring chicken":

  • A person who is courageous: This is not a common meaning for the idiom.
  • A person who steals: This is not a common meaning for the idiom.
  • A person who lies: This is not a common meaning for the idiom.