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    Select the most appropriate idiom for the highlighted word segment. The poor chef did not believe that his simple recipe would be sold quickly a
    Question

    Select the most appropriate idiom for the highlighted word segment.
    The poor chef did not believe that his simple recipe would be sold quickly and in large quantities and he could earn such a profit.

    A.

    Sell like hot cakes

    B.

    Up in arms

    C.

    Piece of cake

    D.

    Run around in circles

    Correct option is A


    ✔️ Option (a) Sell like hot cakes is the correct meaning of the highlighted phrase.
    · Idiom Meaning:
    To sell very quickly and in large quantities, often due to high demand.
    Hindi meaning: बहुत तेज़ी से और भारी मात्रा में बिकना
    · Example: The new video game is selling like hot cakes.
    · Other Idioms and Their Meanings:
    · Up in arms – Very angry or upset
    · Hindi: बहुत गुस्से में होना
    · Piece of cake – Very easy to do
    · Hindi: बहुत आसान काम
    · Run around in circles – To waste time doing something without achieving anything
    · Hindi: व्यर्थ प्रयास करना

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