Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chew the fat

Options:

To get into an argument

To eat a large meal

To make a difficult decision

To gossip or chat casually

Correct Answer:

To gossip or chat casually

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "chew the fat" is >To gossip or chat casually.<

The idiom "chew the fat" is used to describe informal conversation, especially about unimportant or trivial matters. It is often used to describe two people who are talking about their day or their plans for the weekend. The idiom may also be used to describe a group of people who are talking about something that is not very serious.

The other options are not correct.

  • To get into an argument is not the same as chewing the fat.
  • To eat a large meal is not the same as chewing the fat.
  • To make a difficult decision is not the same as chewing the fat.