Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Work against the clock

Options:

work with concentration

work against all problems

work in great hurry

work late in the night

Correct Answer:

work in great hurry

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "work against the clock" is >work in great hurry.<

It means to work as fast as possible because there is a deadline or time limit. The idiom is often used to describe someone who is working under pressure to finish something.

The other options are not correct.

  • Work with concentration: This does not mean working in a great hurry.
  • Work against all problems: This does not mean working in a great hurry.
  • Work late in the night: This does not mean working in a great hurry.