Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:-

Herculean task 

Options:

Extremely difficult task

A powerful person

clandestine plan

Full devotion

Correct Answer:

Extremely difficult task

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Herculean task" is extremely difficult task. The idiom comes from the Greek myth of Hercules, who was a demigod known for his strength and his ability to perform seemingly impossible tasks. In a figurative sense, to say that something is a "Herculean task" means that it is very difficult or challenging.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom. A powerful person is not typically associated with the idiom "Herculean task." Clandestine plan is not typically associated with the idiom "Herculean task." Full devotion is not typically associated with the idiom "Herculean task."