Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom:

At one's wit's end

Options:

perplexed

clear up

explain

englighten

Correct Answer:

perplexed

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 1 - perplexed

The correct meaning of the idiom "at one's wit's end" is perplexed.

1. Perplexed: Feeling confused or puzzled; not knowing what to do next. This matches the meaning of "at one's wit's end."

2. Clear up: To make something easier to understand or to resolve a problem.

3. Explain: To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail.

4. Enlighten: To provide someone with greater knowledge or understanding about a topic.

So, "at one's wit's end" means being perplexed.