Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He is in high spirits today.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cheerful.
Key Points
- Let's check each option:
- Annoying- Causing irritation or annoyance
- Disturbed- Very upset emotionally
- Drunk- Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behaviour.
- Cheerful- Noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Hence, the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'is in high spirits' is 'cheerful'.
- Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.
Additional Information
| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| play (merry) hell with sth | to seriously damage or confuse something | The power cuts played hell with our computers. |
| play (sth) by ear | to play a piece of music by remembering the notes | He did not need sheet music. He could play the piece by ear. |
| play a joke/trick on sb | to confuse someone or cause a problem for them | Fate played a cruel trick on him when he was injured in his first game. |
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