In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To breast the tape
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The idiom "to breast the tape" means to win a race. It is a British idiom that comes from the practice of runners touching the finish line with their chests.
The other options are not correct.
- To shut someone's mouth: This is not the same as breasting the tape.
- To create problems: This is not the same as breasting the tape.
- To bring joy: This is not the same as breasting the tape.