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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I took a quick trip to my cousin’s house before going on vacation to Africa.

Option 1: Break the journey

Option 2: Paid a flying visit

Option 3: Lived out of a suitcase

Option 4: Float one’s boat


Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Paid a flying visit


Solution : The correct option is the second option.

Explanation:
Paid a flying visit fits best in the context as it denotes a brief and quick visit, which aligns with the sentence's description of a quick trip to the cousin's house before embarking on a vacation to Africa. This idiom emphasises the short duration and swift nature of the visit.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Break the journey means to stop a long trip for a short period.
  • Lived out of a suitcase refers to someone who travels frequently or is away from home often.
  • Float one’s boat means something that pleases or suits someone's preferences.

Therefore, the correct answer is, "paid a flying visit" .

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