Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
“Palmy days”
A) Old days
B) Middle ages
C) Prosperous times
D) bad times

Answer 1

Hint: They are words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken literally. For example, "cold feet," it doesn't mean their toes are actually cold. Rather, it means they're nervous about something.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A) Old days – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘old days’ is a period in the past, typically regarded as significantly better or worse than the present and this is not the meaning of palmy days. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Middle ages – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘middle ages’ is he period in European history from the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century ce to the period of the Renaissance (variously interpreted as beginning in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century, depending on the region of Europe and other factors). Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Prosperous times – is the correct answer because the meaning of ‘prosperous times’ is flourishing and successful. Prosperous derives from the Latin word prospers, meaning “doing well.” Thus, this is the best fit in the blank. As the meaning of palmy days and prosperous times are similar.
Option D) bad times – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘bad time’ is difficult times, trying times, hard times, tough times etc. Thus is an opposite of the word palmy days. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Thus, the correct option is (C).

Note:
Vocabulary plays an important role in answering such questions. However, bad times is an opposite of the word palmy days. Option C is the correct answer because 'palmy days' means days of happiness and prosperity. Other options A, B and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.