Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A storm in a tea cup

Options:

Tasty tea

The tea in which spices are added

A lot of anger and worry about trivial things

To enjoy tea during a storm

Correct Answer:

A lot of anger and worry about trivial things

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "a storm in a tea cup" is a lot of anger and worry about trivial things.

This idiom is used to describe a situation that is causing a lot of fuss or upset, but which is actually not very serious or important. It is often used to dismiss someone's concerns or to suggest that they are overreacting.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are not as accurate.

  • Tasty tea is not the meaning of the idiom.
  • The tea in which spices are added is not the meaning of the idiom.
  • To enjoy tea during a storm is not the meaning of the idiom.