Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom:

Most of the political parties pay lip service to the plight of the poor.

Options:

pay no attention

blame each other

pretend to regard

to pay clearly

Correct Answer:

pretend to regard

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - pretend to regard

The idiom "pay lip service" means to express verbal agreement or support without taking any meaningful action. It implies pretending to care or showing false regard.