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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To sit at someone's feet

A.

To attend upon as someone's disciple

B.

To wash someone's feet

C.

To be someone's equal

D.

To be proud of someone

Correct option is A

The correct meaning of the idiom To sit at someone's feet is (a) To attend upon as someone's disciple.
Explanation: The idiom "To sit at someone's feet" refers to being a follower or disciple of someone, showing respect and learning from them.
· To attend upon as someone's disciple: Correct, as it means to follow and learn from someone.
· To wash someone's feet: Incorrect, this is a literal interpretation that does not match the idiom.
· To be someone's equal: Incorrect, as the idiom implies being a disciple, not an equal.
· To be proud of someone: Incorrect meaning for the idiom.
Example: "The young student sat at the professor's feet, eager to learn from her knowledge."

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