English Grammar
Phrase or Idiom Meaning
पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Keep both feet on the ground
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Keep both feet on the ground
पर्याय (Options):
A
Cry over spilt milk
B
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
Don’t get carried away by emotions
C
Get off the couch
D
Make opportunities
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (2)
The correct answer is **Don’t get carried away by emotions** (Option 2).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is 'Don't get carried away by emotions'.
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• The given idiom means to remain calm, stable , sensible or practical and see things as they really are.
• Example: Even during the difficult situation, he was able to keep his both feet on the ground.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
Related Concepts:
• Cry over spilt milk: to feel sorry or sad about something that has already happened.
• Get off the couch: to stop whatever useless thing you were just doing and start doing what you should be doing.
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (Cry over spilt milk)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 2 (Don’t get carried away by emotions)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
• **Option 3 (Get off the couch)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 4 (Make opportunities)**: Incorrect distractor.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: Don’t get carried away by emotions corresponds to Option (2).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: Don’t get carried away by emotions corresponds to Option (2).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (Cry over spilt milk)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 2 (Don’t get carried away by emotions)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 3 (Get off the couch)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 4 (Make opportunities)**: Incorrect distractor.