Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To crow over something

Options:

To interfere in something

To revel boastfully over something

To be sensitive over something

To cry over defeat

Correct Answer:

To revel boastfully over something

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to crow over something" is >To revel boastfully over something.<

This idiom means to boast or brag about something that you have done or achieved. It is often used to describe someone who is being arrogant or annoying about their success. The idiom is thought to come from the behavior of roosters, who crow loudly to announce their dominance.

The other options are not correct.

  • To interfere in something does not mean to crow over something.
  • To be sensitive over something does not mean to crow over something.
  • To cry over defeat does not mean to crow over something.