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.

A fish out of water

Options:

A person out of accustomed environment

To kill somebody

To criticize someone

A dead person

Correct Answer:

A person out of accustomed environment

Explanation:

The idiom "a fish out of water" means a person who is out of their accustomed environment and feels uncomfortable or awkward. The fish is a symbol of something that is not native to the environment, and being out of water is a sign of being uncomfortable or not belonging. This idiom is often used to describe someone who is new to a situation or who does not feel comfortable in their surroundings.

The other options do not fit the meaning of the idiom.

  • A person out of accustomed environment means someone who is not in their usual surroundings.
  • To kill somebody means to take someone's life.
  • To criticize someone means to say something negative about them.
  • A dead person is someone who has passed away.