Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To kick one's heels

Options:

To disturb

To escape

To make no effect

To waste time

Correct Answer:

To waste time

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to kick one's heels" is to waste time. It means to spend time idly or aimlessly, often because one is bored or waiting for something to happen. The idiom is thought to have originated from the image of a person kicking their heels back and forth in a bored or impatient manner.

The other options are not as appropriate. To disturb means to interrupt or bother someone. To escape means to get away from something or someone. To make no effect means to have no impact or influence.