Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 13)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
13.
To beg the question
Discussion:
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Vijender Sharma said:
1 decade ago
It's "to beg the question" and not "to be the question" which means to take something to be granted.
ASHISH said:
1 decade ago
Here "to be the question" indicates the person himself is the question and he thinks that he don't have an answer and takes for granted.
Shrungar said:
1 decade ago
I'm sorry but that explanation does not make sense. In my view, to be the question means the matter which needs to be discussed, or pondered upon.
Example: The real question is, can we accomplish this task in 5 days?
The promises of our politicians sound tempting, and their ideas Utopian, but the question is: will they be able to deliver on these promises if they form the government?
Another example: Shakespeare's eloquent words from Hamlet- to be or not to be, that is the question.
This clearly focuses on the age old question or thought (or whatever else may we call it) of mans very existence- life and death at man has always looked for an answer to.
I believe this single expression gives all the clues required for us to reach the conclusion that the answer is indeed 'to discuss. '.
It is NOT something you take for granted, but the crux of the matter and the actual subject that needs to be discussed.
Example: The real question is, can we accomplish this task in 5 days?
The promises of our politicians sound tempting, and their ideas Utopian, but the question is: will they be able to deliver on these promises if they form the government?
Another example: Shakespeare's eloquent words from Hamlet- to be or not to be, that is the question.
This clearly focuses on the age old question or thought (or whatever else may we call it) of mans very existence- life and death at man has always looked for an answer to.
I believe this single expression gives all the clues required for us to reach the conclusion that the answer is indeed 'to discuss. '.
It is NOT something you take for granted, but the crux of the matter and the actual subject that needs to be discussed.
Sana Siddiqui said:
1 decade ago
I guess "to be the Question "is that your not answered i.e. your taken for granted.
Arun said:
1 decade ago
To be a question means.
Something (some question) you don't know and even then you don't ask,
You let it be a question.
i.e., You take it for granted.
Something (some question) you don't know and even then you don't ask,
You let it be a question.
i.e., You take it for granted.
Hema said:
1 decade ago
To be a question means its like a "to take a good responsible".
That is for take granted.
That is for take granted.
Appu said:
1 decade ago
Is it same as 'matter in question?'.
Kavita said:
1 decade ago
Can any body explain it.
Achu said:
1 decade ago
I can't getting this can any body explain it please.
I was guessing that raise objection is correct.
I was guessing that raise objection is correct.
Karan said:
1 decade ago
Can anybody explain.
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