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
To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
To catch a dangerous person
To meet with disaster
To deal with a person who is more than one's match
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
48 comments Page 3 of 5.

Lubna Ashoor said:   10 years ago
Tartar is an alternative spelling of Tatar. Figuratively known as A person of a keen, irritable temper.

Arvind pandey said:   10 years ago
Tartar it's the type of acid.

Kamalhosen said:   10 years ago
Correction: To catch a Tartar

Meaning: to deal with someone or something that proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful.

Hence, Option D should be the correct answer.

Sadhana said:   10 years ago
Tartar is a disease of teeth.

Prashant said:   1 decade ago
Dear All,

All the phrases are not the actual meaning so, keep in mind don't relate to their actual meaning.

Amritesh said:   1 decade ago
It should be "to catch a tartar".

Navya said:   1 decade ago
Anyone please explain in detail.

Sidu said:   1 decade ago
Tartar is sumthing that is dangerous for teeth. So it is related to a dangerous person.

A.shivakumar said:   1 decade ago
Please tell me exact meaning of tarter.

Rah said:   1 decade ago
Please make a sentence of these phrase...


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