Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To give someone the cold shoulder

Options:

To ignore someone

To carry the burden of everyone

To be carried on someone’s back

To listen to someone with empathy

Correct Answer:

To ignore someone

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "To give someone the cold shoulder" is (1) To ignore someone.

The other options do not fit the meaning of the idiom.

  • To carry the burden of everyone means to take on all of the responsibility for something.
  • To be carried on someone's back means to be supported or helped by someone.
  • To listen to someone with empathy means to understand and share their feelings.

The idiom "to give someone the cold shoulder" is used to describe someone who is intentionally ignoring or avoiding someone else. It is often used to describe someone who is angry or upset with someone else.