Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Pradeep was so tired that he hit the sack as soon as possible.

Options:

Went to bed

Accepted defeat

Kicked the sack

Left work

Correct Answer:

Went to bed

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence is went to bed. The idiom "hit the sack" is a slang term for going to bed. It is often used to express tiredness or exhaustion.

The other options are not as appropriate.

  • Accepted defeat means to acknowledge that you have lost a contest or battle.
  • Kicked the sack is a slang term for firing someone from their job.
  • Left work means to stop working for a period of time.