Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Couch Potato

Options:

Overweight

Lazy person

Skinny

Hyperactive

Correct Answer:

Lazy person

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "couch potato" is lazy person.

The other options are incorrect.

  • "Overweight" is not the same as lazy. A couch potato can be overweight, but they can also be of normal weight or even underweight.
  • "Skinny" is not the same as lazy. A couch potato can be skinny, but they can also be overweight or of normal weight.
  • "Hyperactive" is not the same as lazy. A couch potato is someone who is inactive and prefers to sit on the couch, while a hyperactive person is someone who is constantly moving and doing things.

The idiom "couch potato" is often used to describe someone who spends a lot of time watching TV or sitting around, and who is not very active. For example, someone who sits on the couch all day watching TV and eating snacks might be called a couch potato.