Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hale and hearty

Options:

Clumsy and clam

Angry but happy

Weak and ill

Strong and healthy

Correct Answer:

Strong and healthy

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "hale and hearty" is strong and healthy.

It is used to describe someone who is in good physical condition and has a lot of energy. The idiom is thought to have originated from the Old English words "hael" meaning "healthy" and "heort" meaning "heart".

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

  • Clumsy and clam: This idiom is not related to health.
  • Angry but happy: This idiom is not related to health.
  • Weak and ill: This idiom means the opposite of hale and hearty.