Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:

helter skelter

Options:

in the shelter

to defend some one

here and there

to be nervous

Correct Answer:

here and there

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - here and there

The idiom "helter skelter" is used to describe a state of disorder or confusion, often implying things happening in a scattered or haphazard manner. Among the given options:

  • (A) "in the shelter" does not capture the meaning.
  • (B) "to defend someone" is unrelated.
  • (C) "here and there" suggests a scattered, disorganized spread.
  • (D) "to be nervous" is also unrelated.

While "helter skelter" specifically implies chaos and confusion, the option that most closely matches this idea from those provided is: (C) here and there