Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To chew the cud
a. to be very annoyed
b. to think deeply
c. to eat humble food
d. to start doing something new

Answer 1

Hint: In the above question, we must find a meaning that means the same as the given phrase. Phrases or idioms have a metaphorical meaning. Their true meaning does not lie in their face value, but in a metaphor that represents the sum of their parts.

Complete answer:
To chew the cud means to ponder in a manner that is reflective.
Let us go through all the meanings in order to know the correct option.

> Option a ‘to be very annoyed’ means to be very angry or irritated. For example: I was very annoyed when the unceasing traffic caused me to miss my train.

> Option b ‘to think deeply’ means to think about things such as existence and other kinds of philosophical musings. For example: The lecture on moral ethics caused us to think deeply about the difference between right and wrong.

> Option c ‘to eat humble food’ means to admit that you were wrong. For example: I had to eat humble food when my prediction about the match turned out wrong.

> Option d ‘to start doing something new’ means to take on a novel project or undertaking. For example: The beginning of the vacations prompted Neha to start doing something new.

Only option ‘b’ matches the phrase given in the question.
Therefore, Option ‘b’ is the correct answer.

Note: The students should be well acquainted with all the types of idioms that constitute the correct option.