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Which of the following best describes the meaning of the idiom "take the bull by the horns" as used in the sentence: "She decided to take the bull by the horns during the meeting"?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · English · The Summit Within
  1. To ignore the problem
  2. To confront a problem directly
  3. To delegate responsibility
  4. To wait for a solution
Answer
To confront a problem directly.

The correct answer is To confront a problem directly. — Conclude that the idiom means to confront a problem directly.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise that "take the bull by the horns" is an idiom.
  2. Read the surrounding sentence to understand the situation – a meeting with a problem.
  3. Compare each option with the idiom’s meaning and the context.
  4. Choose the option that matches the idiom’s meaning.
  5. Conclude that the idiom means to confront a problem directly.
Common mistake: Confusing it with the literal act of handling a bull or with waiting for a problem to pass

Concept tested: Idiom meaning

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