Choose the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:
Sameer joined the bank only last week and is still ______, so please be patient if he is a little slow at the counter.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → learning the ropes
Complete sentence: Sameer joined the bank only last week and is still learning the ropes, so please be patient if he is a little slow at the counter.
| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Stealing the show | getting the most attention and praise at an event | Little Anu stole the show with her dance at the annual function. |
| (2) Burning his fingers | suffering a loss because of a risky step | Chacha burnt his fingers when he put all his savings into one share. |
| (3) Lending a hand | helping someone | Riya lent a hand to her mother in the kitchen before the guests came. |
| (4) Learning the ropes (answer) | learning how to do a new job or task (fits a new bank clerk) | Our new hostel warden is still learning the ropes, so the seniors help her with the rules. |