Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the phrase that completes the given idiom:-

It is wisely said, "_____ gathers no moss."

Options:

A sleeping dog

A rolling stone

A flying bird

An empty vessel

Correct Answer:

A rolling stone

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A rolling stone

Complete idiom: "A rolling stone gathers no moss."

Explanation:
This idiom means that a person who doesn’t settle in one place or who is always moving avoids responsibilities or attachments (like "moss"). It can have both positive and negative interpretations depending on context.

Other options:

  • A sleeping dog – part of another idiom: "Let sleeping dogs lie."

  • A flying bird – not part of this idiom

  • An empty vessel – part of "Empty vessels make the most noise."