Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
You cannot expect even a single rupee from him, he is a closefisted man

Options:

Miser

Generous

Courageous

Boxer

Correct Answer:

Miser

Explanation:

The idiom "closefisted" means miser. It is used to describe someone who is very stingy and unwilling to spend money. The man in the sentence is described as closefisted because he is not willing to give even a single rupee, which is a very small amount of money.

The other options are incorrect. (2) Generous means someone who is willing to give or spend money. (3) Courageous means someone who is brave and not afraid to take risks. (4) Boxer means someone who fights in boxing matches.