Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:-

 " To rule the roost"

Options:

in complete control of

in the side of

to be stupid

to make peace

Correct Answer:

in complete control of

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to rule the roost" is in complete control of.

The idiom comes from the idea of a rooster ruling over the hens in a flock. It is often used to describe someone who is in charge of a group or situation.

The other options are incorrect.

  • In the side of does not fit the meaning of the idiom. To rule the roost means to be in control, while in the side of means to be on the side of someone or something.
  • To be stupid does not fit the meaning of the idiom. To rule the roost means to be in control, while being stupid means to be lacking in intelligence.
  • To make peace does not fit the meaning of the idiom. To rule the roost means to be in control, while making peace means to end a conflict.