2018 · Q107
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
You snooze, you lose.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ADon’t take it lightly
- BDon’t be over-enthusiastic
- CDon’t hesitate to do it
- DDon’t be pessimistic
Explanation
'You snooze, you lose' warns that delay or inattention costs you the opportunity: in short, don't hesitate, act promptly. 'Don't take it lightly' (a) misses the promptness at the heart of the idiom, while 'don't be over-enthusiastic' (b) and 'don't be pessimistic' (d) are unrelated. Hence (c) is correct.