Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
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.
3.
To catch a tartar
Discussion:
48 comments Page 2 of 5.
Sri said:
7 years ago
Tartar means a red compound deposited while winemaking so red indicates danger so I personally feel option B is correct.
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Ashish said:
8 years ago
The Answer should be D.
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Kruthi said:
8 years ago
I too agree, the answer is option D.
Ram said:
8 years ago
Please give an exact meaning of tartar.
Abhay said:
8 years ago
To catch a Tartar means to deal with someone or something that proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful.
Pankaj said:
9 years ago
The Answer should be D.
Pankaj said:
9 years ago
The Answer should be D.
Indika said:
9 years ago
I think the answer should be D.
Shubhashish said:
9 years ago
To catch a tartar has nothing to do with teeth or tartaric acid so please stop googling meaning of tartar but look complete phrase.
To catch a tartar meaning to fight with a strong army.
Usage: while fighting with Indian army enemy realised they had caught a tartar.
Hence I believe the answer should be "D".
To catch a tartar meaning to fight with a strong army.
Usage: while fighting with Indian army enemy realised they had caught a tartar.
Hence I believe the answer should be "D".
Lubna Ashoor said:
9 years ago
Tartar is an alternative spelling of Tatar. Figuratively known as A person of a keen, irritable temper.
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