The following idiom is followed by four meaning. Choose the one which best…
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The following idiom is followed by four meaning. Choose the one which best expresses its meaning.
On cloud nine
Answer: D. to be very happу — Answer: to be very happy Meaning: 'On cloud nine' means to feel extremely happy or elated. Example: He was on cloud nine when he heard the news about his…
- A.
to be very proud
- B.
to reach the end of one's career
- C.
to be very confused
- D.
to be very happу
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Correct answer: D
Answer: to be very happy
Meaning: 'On cloud nine' means to feel extremely happy or elated.
Example: He was on cloud nine when he heard the news about his promotion.
Why the other choices are wrong:
'to be very proud' is about feeling pride, which is different from being elated or extremely happy.
'to reach the end of one's career' refers to retiring or finishing work and has nothing to do with the idiom's meaning of happiness.
'to be very confused' is essentially the opposite of feeling elated; confusion does not match the idiom's meaning.
Tip: Synonyms include 'over the moon' and 'elated'.