Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.

In weal and woe

Options:

In sad and gloomy days

In happiness and good times 

In prosperity and adversity 

In despair and failure

Correct Answer:

In prosperity and adversity 

Explanation:

The correct meaning of the idiom "in weal and woe" is in prosperity and adversity.

It means through good times and bad. It is often used to describe a strong friendship or relationship that can withstand any challenge.

The other options are incorrect:

  • In sad and gloomy days: This is not the opposite of the meaning of the idiom "in weal and woe."
  • In happiness and good times: This is only part of the meaning of the idiom "in weal and woe."
  • In despair and failure: This is the opposite of the meaning of the idiom "in weal and woe."