Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Charley horse

Options:

Very fast

Lucky

Cramp

Cunning

Correct Answer:

Cramp

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "charley horse" is >Cramp.<

A charley horse is a painful muscle spasm that can occur in any muscle in the body, but is most common in the thigh. It is caused by a sudden involuntary contraction of the muscle, and can be very painful.

The idiom "charley horse" is not used to describe any of the other things listed.

  • Very fast does not mean charley horse.
  • Lucky does not mean charley horse.
  • Cunning does not mean charley horse.