Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
To twiddle one’s thumbs.
Option 1: To be idle.
Option 2: To play safe.
Option 3: To waste one’s resources.
Option 4: To show no mercy.
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Correct Answer: To be idle.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom "to twiddle one's thumbs" refers to "do nothing or be idle".
When someone is twiddling his thumbs, he is making circular motions with his thumbs while his hands are otherwise inactive. This gesture is often associated with waiting or being unoccupied.
Therefore, the correct answer is to be idle.
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