Question

Select the meaning of the given phrase-
Hand in glove
a) In collusion
b) Holding opposite views
c) Warm and secure
d) With friends

Answer 1

Hint: The given phrase is 'Hand in glove', which means - In close collusion or association. For example they were working hand in glove with our enemies.

Complete answer:
 In the given question, we are provided with a phrase, 'hand in glove'. We have to find out the correct meaning of it from among the four given options. It is an idiom that means - in an extremely close relationship or agreement. For example: working hand in glove with the police.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct option-
Option 'a' is In collusion. It means - Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others. For example, the armed forces were working in collusion with drug traffickers. It is the correct option.
Option 'b' is Holding opposite views. It means to have a different thinking as that of the other person; being different, or not the same, thinking vise. For example: Both the friends have an opposite view regarding this issue. It is also an incorrect option.
Option 'c' is Warm and secure. It means to be comfortably established. For example, His company is now warm and secure.
Option 'd' is With friends. It means to be and enjoy with friends. It is also an incorrect option as this option is not related to the given phrase at all.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the meaning of the given phrase is - in collusion. Hence, the option 'a' is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. An idiom may have a literal as well as metaphorical meaning. It depends on your answer.