Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To paddle one's own canoe

Options:

To exercise hard

To take rest

Depend on oneself

To act in a childish way

Correct Answer:

Depend on oneself

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to paddle one's own canoe" is >Depend on oneself.<

This idiom means to be self-reliant and not rely on others for help. It can also mean to take responsibility for one's own actions.

The other options are not correct.

  • To exercise hard does not mean to paddle one's own canoe.
  • To take rest does not mean to paddle one's own canoe.
  • To act in a childish way does not mean to paddle one's own canoe.