Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold good

Options:

To remain valid

To perform best

To keep relations

To keep an eye

Correct Answer:

To remain valid

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to hold good" is >To remain valid.<

This idiom means to continue to be true or effective. It can be used to describe a rule, a statement, or a promise that is still true, even after some time has passed.

For example, you might say that the advice your parents gave you still holds good, even though you are an adult now.

The other options are not correct.

  • To perform best does not mean to hold good.
  • To keep relations does not mean to hold good.
  • To keep an eye does not mean to hold good.