Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:- "Snuffed out"

Options:

Sniffing by a dog

Ending something or some protest usually forcefully

To take out luggage from a bag

' To throw someone out

Correct Answer:

Ending something or some protest usually forcefully

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 2 - Ending something or some protest usually forcefully

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "snuffed out" is: Ending something or some protest usually forcefully

"Snuff out" means to extinguish or put an end to something forcefully or abruptly.

 It can be used to describe ending a life, a flame, or metaphorically, ending an activity, protest, or movement.


Therefore, "snuffed out" does not refer to sniffing by a dog or removing luggage from a bag; rather, it means to forcefully end something.