Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To set the Thames on fire

Options:

Do a heroic deed

To burn someone

Destroy someone

To be selfish

Correct Answer:

Do a heroic deed

Explanation:
 

The idiom "to set the Thames on fire" means to do something amazing or extraordinary. It is often used to describe someone who is very talented or successful.

The other options do not have the same meaning.

  • Do a heroic deed means to perform an act of bravery or courage.
  • To burn someone means to physically harm them with fire.
  • Destroy someone means to ruin or cause them to fail.
  • To be selfish means to put your own needs and wants ahead of the needs and wants of others.

So, the answer is Do a heroic deed.