2018 · Q120
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.
Costs an arm and a leg.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ASevere punishment to someone
- BToo much consciousness about one’s body
- CTwo difficult alternatives
- DSomething very expensive
Explanation
'Costs an arm and a leg' means something is very expensive. 'Severe punishment' (a), 'consciousness about one's body' (b), and 'two difficult alternatives' (c) are all unrelated to price. Hence (d) is correct.