Directions: Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Have a foot in the grave
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Directions: Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Have a foot in the grave
- be afraid to die
- be close to death
- have no interest in life
- have an incurable disease
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - be close to death
A person with one foot in the grave is very old or very ill and so close to death. The idiom does not speak of fear of dying, loss of interest in life or a particular disease.
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