Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: 'Have the last laugh'
- (a)to be the worst example of something
- (b)to succeed when others thought that you would not
- (c)to solve all the problems of life
- (d)to laugh at someone secretly
Correct — B, to succeed when others thought that you would not. To 'have the last laugh' is to end up being proved right or successful after others have doubted, mocked or opposed you — your eventual success is the final, decisive 'laugh' at their expense. It is about ultimate vindication, not about being a poor example, solving all of life's problems, or secretly mocking someone.
- (a)to be the worst example of something — Unrelated; being a poor example is closer to being a 'laughing stock', not having the last laugh.
- (c)to solve all the problems of life — Far broader than the idiom, which is specifically about final success over doubters.
- (d)to laugh at someone secretly — The 'last laugh' is the open, final triumph of being proved right, not covert mockery.
Idiom: 'have the last laugh' = to be finally proved right or successful after others doubted or mocked you.
No directly related past PYQ was found.
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Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to steal the show':
- (a)to commit theft
- (b)to attract the most attention and praise
- (c)to leave early
- (d)to cancel a performance
Answer(b) to attract the most attention and praise.
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The idiom 'to turn the tables' means:
- (a)to rearrange furniture
- (b)to reverse a situation to one's advantage
- (c)to serve a meal
- (d)to lose control
Answer(b) to reverse a situation to one's advantage.