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Given below is an idiom/phrase followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response which is the most appropriate meaning.
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Given below is an idiom/phrase followed by four alternative meanings to
each. Choose the response which is the most appropriate meaning.
Tilt at windmills

A.

To be young and inexperienced

B.

To celebrate good news

C.

To blow hot air

D.

To waste time dealing with enemies and problems that do not exist

Correct option is D

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom “Tilt at windmills” is “To waste time dealing with enemies and problems that do not exist.”
· This idiom refers to engaging in conflict or struggle against imaginary enemies or issues.
· Example: "Fighting against those rumors was like tilting at windmills; they were just not true."
· Thus, (d) correctly captures the meaning.
Meanings of other given words:
· To be young and inexperienced - Incorrect; this does not relate to the concept of imaginary struggles.
· To celebrate good news - Incorrect; it suggests positivity rather than futility.
· To blow hot air - Incorrect; while it implies talking nonsense, it does not encompass the idea of fighting imaginary foes.

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