Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back on one’s feet

Options:

To support the losing side

Relive previous moments

Well or successful again

Forced to begin something again

Correct Answer:

Well or successful again

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "back on one's feet" is well or successful again.

This idiom is used to describe someone who has recovered from a setback or difficulty and is now able to function normally or achieve success. It is often used to describe someone who has lost their job or been ill and is now able to return to work or their normal activities. For example, you might say "He's finally back on his feet after his accident." This means that he is now able to walk and move around normally.

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

  • To support the losing side: This means to support someone or something that is not likely to succeed.
  • Relive previous moments: This means to remember or experience something that happened in the past.
  • Forced to begin something again: This means to be required to start something over after it has been stopped or interrupted.