2020 · Q44
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.
Cut and run
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATo avoid a difficult situation by leaving suddenly
- BTo avoid an event suddenly
- CTo meet some danger suddenly
- DTo ask for sudden meeting with someone
Explanation
'To cut and run' means to leave a place suddenly, typically to avoid a difficult or dangerous situation (originally nautical: cutting the anchor cable to flee). It does not mean trapping someone or making a quick decision — the essence is sudden departure to escape. Hence (A) To leave a place suddenly is correct.