Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Get into hot water

Options:

To get a costly gift

To get into trouble

To reach nowhere

A private end to serve

Correct Answer:

To get into trouble

Explanation:

The idiom "get into hot water" means to get into trouble. It is often used to describe someone who has done something wrong or who has made a mistake.

The other options are not correct.

  • To get a costly gift: This is not the meaning of the idiom "get into hot water".
  • To reach nowhere: This is not the meaning of the idiom "get into hot water".
  • A private end to serve: This is not the meaning of the idiom "get into hot water".