Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Make one’s mark

Options:

Signal a dea

leave a clue

claim a right

attain recognition

Correct Answer:

attain recognition

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "make one's mark" is attain recognition. It means to achieve success or fame, or to make a significant impact on something. The idiom comes from the idea of leaving a physical mark, such as a signature or a footprint, as a way of showing that you have been there.

The other options are not correct.

  • Signal a deal: This is not the same as make one's mark.
  • Leave a clue: This is not the same as make one's mark.
  • Claim a right: This is not the same as make one's mark.