In the following question, an idiom is given. It is then followed by three sentences which may or may not accurately represent the meaning of the idiom. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below of the sentences which embody the meaning of the given idiom perfectly. Keep someone on their toes A. The Manager had to keep Soumya on her toes as she was not paying attention during the office hours. B. India must keep Pakistan on its toes to bring about peace to the region. C. The thief was kept on his toes by the police.

In the following question, an idiom is given. It is then followed by three sentences which may or may not accurately represent the meaning of the idiom. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below of the sentences which embody the meaning of the given idiom perfectly. Keep someone on their toes A. The Manager had to keep Soumya on her toes as she was not paying attention during the office hours. B. India must keep Pakistan on its toes to bring about peace to the region. C. The thief was kept on his toes by the police. Correct Answer Only A

  • The correct answer is Option 1 Only A.
  • The meaning of the given idiom Keep someone on their toes means to make sure that someone concentrates on what they are supposed to do. 
  • Sentence A satisfies the meaning of the given idiom because it is said that Soumya was not paying attention, so the manager made her do what she was supposed to do.
  • Sentence B does not satisfy the given idiom as it is talking about bringing peace to the region, the suitable idiom would be Bury the hatchet which means to bring about peace.
  • In Sentence C, the suitable idiom would be beat black & white which means to beat mercilessly as the sentence is talking about police treating a thief.

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