Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:-

Go down like a lead balloon 

Options:

Bursting of gas baloon

To die

Not happening very often or uncommon

Poorly received

Correct Answer:

Poorly received

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "go down like a lead balloon" is poorly received. The idiom comes from the idea that a lead balloon would sink quickly and quietly into the water, just like an idea or suggestion that is poorly received. In a figurative sense, to say that something "goes down like a lead balloon" means that it is not well-received or that it is met with silence or disapproval.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom. Bursting of gas baloon is not the same as poorly received. To die is not typically associated with the idiom "go down like a lead balloon." Not happening very often or uncommon is not the same as poorly received.