Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Mark the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.

"He is as hard as a nail, never moved by anything.."

Options:

tough to deal with

unsympathetic

physically strong

hard working

Correct Answer:

unsympathetic

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - unsympathetic

The idiom "as hard as a nail" typically describes someone who is emotionally tough, unfeeling, or unsympathetic, implying they are not easily affected by emotions or others' feelings.