Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:

"To pull one's socks up"

Options:

To depart

To make an effort to improve one's performance

To try something new and strange

To wear a pair of new socks

Correct Answer:

To make an effort to improve one's performance

Explanation:

The correct answer is: Option (2) → To make an effort to improve one's performance

"To pull one's socks up" means to start trying harder, especially to improve performance, behavior, or results.