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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:

"To lose face"

Options:

To feel sad

To look angry

To be confused

To lose respect from others

Correct Answer:

To lose respect from others

Explanation:

The expression "To lose face" most correctly means "To lose respect from others."

Option 4 accurately explains the meaning of the expression. When someone loses face, it means they have lost the respect, credibility, or esteem of others, often due to a mistake, embarrassing situation, or loss of reputation.

The other options are not correct explanations of the expression "to lose face".

  • To feel sad is not the same as to lose face. Sadness is an emotion, while losing face is a social loss.
  • To look angry is not the same as to lose face. Anger is an emotion, while losing face is a social loss.
  • To be confused is not the same as to lose face. Confusion is a state of mental bewilderment, while losing face is a social loss.

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