Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get a foot in the door

Options:

To have a chance to do something

To block the path

To be injured

To be lucky

Correct Answer:

To have a chance to do something

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "get a foot in the door" is to have a chance to do something.

This idiom is used to describe the first step towards achieving a goal. It is often used in the context of getting a job or starting a new career. For example, you might say "I'm willing to take any job, just to get my foot in the door." This means that you are willing to take any job, even if it is not your dream job, because you want to start building your career.

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

  • To block the path: This is more accurately described by the idiom "to put up a roadblock."
  • To be injured: This is more accurately described by the idiom "to get hurt."
  • To be lucky: This is more accurately described by the idiom "to have a lucky break."