2020 · Q50
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.
Roll your sleeves up
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATo prepare for wrestling
- BTo prepare for hard work
- CTo make someone work for you
- DTo work with others
Explanation
'To roll one's sleeves up' means to prepare for hard work — from the literal act of rolling up sleeves before manual labour. 'To apply the paint' is a literal misreading; the idiom is about readiness to work, not finishing a job. Hence (B) To get ready to work hard is correct.