2021 · Q13
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.
Up in arms
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AVery happy
- BVery satisfied
- CVery angry
- DFeeling fine
Explanation
'Up in arms' means protesting angrily — literally raising arms/weapons in revolt. The correct choice is (c) 'Very angry'. 'Very happy' and 'Very satisfied' are antonyms of the idiom's sense. Hence (c), matching the official key.