Pick the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: He had always dreamt of reaching the dizzy heights.
Question and options
Pick the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence:
He had always dreamt of reaching the dizzy heights.
He had always dreamt of reaching the dizzy heights.
- feeling dizzy
- driving at high speed
- climb the highest peak of mountains
- hold important position
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - hold important position
'The dizzy heights' is an idiom for a high or important position (e.g. success in a career), not literal height or dizziness.
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