In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the…
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A penny for your thoughts
- A.
To guess what someone is thinking
- B.
To reconsider something
- C.
To give some thought to a topic
- D.
A way of asking what someone is thinking
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Correct answer: D
Correct answer: A way of asking what someone is thinking.
Explanation:
'A penny for your thoughts' is a friendly phrase used to invite someone to share what they are thinking, usually when they have been quiet or seem preoccupied.
Example: You seem quiet today — a penny for your thoughts?
Example: You look lost in thought. A penny for your thoughts?
Why the other choices are incorrect:
To guess what someone is thinking — Incorrect because the phrase asks the person to tell their thoughts rather than inviting others to guess.
To reconsider something — Incorrect because the phrase is about sharing current thoughts, not re-evaluating a decision or idea.
To give some thought to a topic — Incorrect because this means to think about something, while the idiom asks someone to express what they are already thinking.
Additional information:
Synonyms: what is on your mind; what are you thinking about
Antonyms: be silent; keep quiet; do not tell what you think