Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below:-

Ravi is _____ on getting the much coveted job.

Options:

on the fence

under the weather

over the moon

barking up the wrong tree

Correct Answer:

over the moon

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → over the moon


Ravi is over the moon on getting the much coveted job.

Explanation:
The idiom "over the moon" means extremely happy or delighted. Since Ravi has secured a much-coveted job, it makes sense that he is very happy about it.

Other options do not fit:

  • on the fence – undecided or neutral

  • under the weather – feeling unwell

  • barking up the wrong tree – pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action