Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To jump out of one’s skin

Options:

To argue with someone

To feel immense pain

To show one’s real side

To be extremely surprised

Correct Answer:

To be extremely surprised

Explanation:

The idiom "to jump out of one's skin" means to be extremely surprised. It is often used to describe someone who is so surprised that they react physically, such as by jumping or making a loud noise.

The other options are not correct.

  • To argue with someone: This is not the same as jumping out of one's skin.
  • To feel immense pain: This is not the same as jumping out of one's skin.
  • To show one's real side: This is not the same as jumping out of one's skin.