Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Find the meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence from the option that follow.

The entire college was on cloud nine after winning the competition.

Options:

extremely energetic

feeling superior

to be ahead of others in rank

extremely happy

Correct Answer:

extremely happy

Explanation:

The correct answer is > extremely happy.

The idiom on cloud nine means to be extremely happy or in a state of great elation. It is often used to describe someone who has just achieved something great or who is experiencing a very positive event. In the sentence, the entire college is on cloud nine after winning the competition. This means that they are all feeling very happy and excited about their victory.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Extremely energetic is not correct because the idiom on cloud nine does not refer to physical energy.
  • Feeling superior is not correct because the idiom on cloud nine does not refer to feelings of superiority.
  • To be ahead of others in rank is not correct because the idiom on cloud nine does not refer to rank or hierarchy.