quake in one's boots
Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
quake in one's boots in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
He was quaking in his boots when he had to give a speech on the stage.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) To tremble with fear
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "quaking in his boots" in the given sentence is "To tremble with fear."
The idiom "quaking in one's boots" is commonly used to describe someone who is very frightened or scared, often to the point of trembling.
quake in one's boots – questions
Has quake in one's boots been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – quake in one's boots has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.