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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence. When he tells stories about himself, he is
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence.
When he tells stories about himself, he is inspired to draw the long bow.

A.

get excited

B.

exaggerate

C.

get emotional

D.

underrate

Correct option is B


The correct meaning of the idiom "draw the long bow" is to exaggerate.
· Draw the long bow: To exaggerate, to make something sound more important, impressive, or extreme than it really is.
· Hindi Meaning: अतिशयोक्ति करना
· Example: When he talks about his achievements, he tends to draw the long bow, making them sound more significant than they actually are.
Explanation of the other options:
· Get excited: This refers to becoming emotionally charged or enthusiastic, but it does not convey exaggeration.
· Hindi Meaning: उत्साहित होना
· Incorrect in this context because "draw the long bow" implies exaggeration, not excitement.
· Get emotional: This means becoming emotionally moved, but again, it doesn't align with exaggerating or overstating something.
· Hindi Meaning: भावुक होना
· Incorrect as it doesn't match the meaning of the idiom.
· Underrate: To underestimate or devalue something, which is the opposite of exaggerating.
· Hindi Meaning: कम आंकना
· Incorrect as it contradicts the meaning of exaggerating.

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