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.

Birds of the same feather

Options:

People with a generous heart

To get into trouble together

To be in a totally helpless condition

People with similar character

Correct Answer:

People with similar character

Explanation:

The idiom "birds of a feather flock together" means people with similar character. It is often used to describe people who are friends or who share similar interests or beliefs. The idiom is thought to have originated in the 16th century, when it was used to describe birds of the same species that tend to flock together.

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

  • People with a generous heart does not typically describe people who are similar in character.
  • To get into trouble together does not typically describe people who are similar in character.
  • To be in a totally helpless condition does not typically describe people who are similar in character.