Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the phrase" open one's mind"?

Options:

to become able to understand different ideas

to be able to read somebody's mind

to hypnotise

to clear the misunderstanding

Correct Answer:

to become able to understand different ideas

Explanation:

The phrase "open one's mind" means to become able to understand different ideas or ways of thinking. It is often used to encourage people to be more receptive to new ideas and to be willing to consider different perspectives.

The answer is (1) to become able to understand different ideas.

The other options are incorrect.

  • (2) to be able to read somebody's mind is not possible.
  • (3) to hypnotise is a different concept. It is the act of putting someone into a trance-like state.
  • (4) to clear the misunderstanding is not the same as "open one's mind". It means to resolve a misunderstanding.