Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To raise a dust

Options:

To meet one’s defeat

To be satisfied with what you have achieved

To be secretly or inwardly amused

To cause disruption or confusion

Correct Answer:

To cause disruption or confusion

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to raise a dust" is to cause disruption or confusion.

This idiom is used to describe someone who is causing a lot of trouble or making a lot of noise. It can also be used to describe a situation that is chaotic or disorganized. For example, you might say "The protesters raised a dust in the streets." This means that they were causing a lot of disruption and confusion by blocking traffic and shouting slogans.

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

  • To meet one’s defeat: This means to be unsuccessful in an attempt.
  • To be satisfied with what you have achieved: This means to be content with what you have accomplished.
  • To be secretly or inwardly amused: This means to be amused by something, but to hide your amusement.