Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To foot the bill

Options:

To reveal a secret

To be friendly

To hold grudges

To make payment

Correct Answer:

To make payment

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to foot the bill" is (☀) To make payment.

The idiom "to foot the bill" means to pay for something, especially something expensive. It is thought to come from the practice of paying for goods or services by putting one's foot on the bill.

The other options are incorrect.

  • "To reveal a secret" is the idiom "to spill the beans".
  • "To be friendly" is the idiom "to be on good terms".
  • "To hold grudges" is the idiom "to bear a grudge".