Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the following idiom:

Bury your head in the sand

Options:

deliberately refuse to accept the truth about something unpleasant.

be really determined to find a solution.

be greatly irritated by people.

be physically exhausted.

Correct Answer:

deliberately refuse to accept the truth about something unpleasant.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → deliberately refuse to accept the truth about something unpleasant.

The idiom "bury your head in the sand" means to ignore or avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation, much like an ostrich is (incorrectly) believed to bury its head in the sand to avoid danger.