Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Find the appropriate meaning for the underlined Idiom:

I am afraid I am in the boss's bad books :-

A. Out of luck
B. gave me a torn book
C. Boss is an idiot
D. out of favour
E. afraid of boss

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A only

D only

C only

E only

Correct Answer:

D only

Explanation:

The correct meaning for the underlined idiom "I am afraid I am in the boss's bad books" is: D. out of favour

The idiom "in the boss's bad books" means to be out of favor or to be in a disapproved or disliked position with one's boss. It implies that the person has fallen out of favor with their superior or is not in good standing with them. In this context, being "in the bad books" suggests a negative relationship or perception by the boss.