2023 · Q96
Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.
This car belonged to Ravi, but recently it **changed hands**.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AChange of ownership
- BChange of driver
- CChange of mechanic
- DChange of machinery
Explanation
The idiom 'changed hands' means ownership transferred from one person to another. In the sentence, the car belonged to Ravi but now belongs to someone else. Option (a) 'Change of ownership' is exact. Options (b) driver, (c) mechanic, (d) machinery are specific changes not implied. The idiom refers to the thing passing from hand to hand (owner to owner). Therefore option A is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.