Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To drag one’s feet 

Options:

To walk unsteadily

To walk with a limp

To pull someone’s legs

To delay taking a decision

Correct Answer:

To delay taking a decision

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to drag one's feet" is to delay taking a decision.

The other options are incorrect.

  • "To walk unsteadily" does not mean to delay taking a decision. Walking unsteadily means to walk in a way that is not smooth or balanced.
  • "To walk with a limp" does not mean to delay taking a decision. Walking with a limp means to walk with a noticeable difficulty in one leg.
  • "To pull someone's legs" does not mean to delay taking a decision. Pulling someone's legs means to tease them or make fun of them.

The idiom "to drag one's feet" comes from the idea of someone dragging their feet on the ground, which would make them move slowly. In the same way, to drag one's feet means to delay or procrastinate, especially when making a decision. For example, you might say that a company is dragging its feet on making a decision about whether to expand its operations.