Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hold water

Options:

To be valid

To be deep

To be fickle

To be busy

Correct Answer:

To be valid

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "hold water" is >To be valid.<

This idiom is used to describe an argument or explanation that is sound and reasonable. It can also be used to describe a theory or hypothesis that is supported by evidence.

For example, you might say that someone's argument "holds water" if it is well-reasoned and supported by evidence. Or, you might say that a theory "holds water" if it is supported by experimental data.

The other options are not correct.

  • To be deep does not mean hold water.
  • To be fickle does not mean hold water.
  • To be busy does not mean hold water.