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In the phrase "he took the bull by the horns", what does it mean?

medium MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · English · The Summit Within
  1. (A) He avoided the problem
  2. (B) He faced the challenge head‑on
  3. (C) He was angry
  4. (D) He was confused
Answer
(B) He faced the challenge head‑on

The correct answer is (B) He faced the challenge head‑on — Select option (B) as the correct interpretation.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Define the idiom ‘take the bull by the horns’ as confronting a problem directly.
  2. Relate this meaning to the context of the story where the protagonist confronts his fear.
  3. Match the idiom’s meaning to the given options.
  4. Select option (B) as the correct interpretation.
Common mistake: Interpreting the idiom literally

Concept tested: Idioms

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