Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To eat crow
Option 1: To take great care
Option 2: To become non-vegetarian
Option 3: To take money back
Option 4: To admit that one is wrong
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Correct Answer: To admit that one is wrong
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: To eat crow originated from a time when eating a crow (a scavenging bird) was considered a humiliating act. So, figuratively, it means admitting a mistake or being forced to accept a humiliating situation.
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Back on one’s feet
Option 1: To support the losing side
Option 2: Relive previous moments
Option 3: Well or successful again
Option 4: Forced to begin something again
Go bananas
Option 1: To become excited or angry
Option 2: To win a match
Option 3: To finish household chores
Option 4: To feel low
Make a living
Option 1: To abuse someone
Option 2: To make excuses for everything
Option 3: To earn enough money for things you need
Option 4: To rely on corrupt money
Hit the hay
Option 1: To go to bed
Option 2: To buy or sell something
Option 3: To take revenge
Option 4: A sarcastic response
To take with a grain of salt
Option 1: To take seriously
Option 2: To have total disbelief
Option 3: To believe with some scepticism
Option 4: To accept wholeheartedly
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