Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase:-
Might and main.
A. Big blow
B. Hard blow
C. With strength
D. Penetrating

Answer 1

Hint:“Might and main” is an idiomatic expression. Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression. Like an example of an idiomatic expression is Hold your tongue. It does not actually mean that you should stick your fingers in your mouth and grab a hold of your tongue. It means you should not talk.

Complete answer:
Option A) Big blow – is an incorrect answer because big blow means badly affected, harm someone, etc. it means to harm, upset, or shock someone or something. Might and main means with all your effort and strength like as he failed in the previous exam, the student tried might and main to pass the next one. Big blow does not express the same meaning.
Option B) Hard blow – is an incorrect answer because it means an arrogantly or opinionated person. It does not express the same meaning as of Might and Main. It is not the right answer.
Option C) With strength – is a correct answer because it means the quality of being physically strong. Example: He pulled with all his strength but the rock would not move. It expresses the same meaning. Might and main means with all your effort and strength. Like as he failed in the previous exam, the student tried might and main to pass the next one. Both are similar to each other. Thus, it is the right answer.
Option D) Penetrating – is an incorrect answer because it shows that you have understood something completely and quickly. Example: I was back at home when the meaning of her words finally penetrated. It has a completely different meaning. It does not express the same meaning.

Hence, option C is the correct option.

Note:As we know the meaning of Might and main is with all your efforts and strengths. Thus, option C is the correct answer because With strength has also same meaning. Rest of the options do not give the same meaning.