Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To make castles in the air

Options:

to be very ambitious

to accomplish difficult tasks

to show signs of cowardice

to create impossible dreams or hopes

Correct Answer:

to create impossible dreams or hopes

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to make castles in the air" is >to create impossible dreams or hopes.<

This idiom is used to describe someone who is daydreaming or fantasizing about things that are unlikely or impossible to achieve. It is a metaphor for building castles in the sky, which is a futile and unrealistic endeavor.

For example, you might say that someone is making castles in the air if they are talking about becoming a famous actor without any training or experience.

The other options are not correct.

  • To be very ambitious: This means to have a strong desire to achieve great things.
  • To accomplish difficult tasks: This means to achieve something that is challenging or difficult.
  • To show signs of cowardice: This means to be afraid or hesitant to do something.