2020 · Q43
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.
Take a stand
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATo publicly express an opinion about something
- BTo make a stand for one to sit
- CTo be firm on your work
- DTo be part of the work
Explanation
'To take a stand' means to publicly declare one's opinion or position on an issue, especially a firm one. 'To take a decision' is a literal misreading; the idiom is about stating a position, not deciding or standing up physically. Hence (A) To state one's opinion is correct.