Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pocket an insult

Options:

express true feelings

bear an insult quietly

plan a revenge

resent an effort

Correct Answer:

bear an insult quietly

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "pocket an insult" is bear an insult quietly. It means to accept an insult without showing any reaction or resentment. The idiom comes from the idea of putting an insult in your pocket, as if you were putting it away and not letting it bother you.

The other options are not correct.

  • Express true feelings: This is not the same as pocket an insult.
  • Plan a revenge: This can be part of pocketing an insult, but it is not the whole meaning.
  • Resent an effort: This is not the same as pocket an insult.