Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the idiom "Cut a sorry figure "?

Options:

To detach from something

To be unhappy

To put burden of failure on someone else

Present a poor impressionm

Correct Answer:

Present a poor impressionm

Explanation:

The correct answer is present a poor impression. The idiom "cut a sorry figure" means to make a poor impression on others, typically by appearing foolish, incompetent, or pathetic. It is often used in a humorous or ironic way, but it can also be used to express genuine disapproval.

The other options are incorrect. The word "detach" means to separate oneself from something, but it does not have the connotation of making a poor impression. The word "unhappy" simply means to be sad or displeased, but it does not necessarily mean that one is making a poor impression. The word "burden" means to place a heavy weight or responsibility on someone, but it does not have the connotation of making a poor impression.