Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 4)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
4.
This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
Discussion:
7 comments Page 1 of 1.
Arunima said:
3 years ago
It means unexpected delay.
(2)
Sandy said:
8 years ago
The title expression "hang fire" (by formal definition) means to do nothing, to delay, wait, hold back, or hesitate.
(2)
Kasenya said:
9 years ago
Hang fire - To delay or wait; to be delayed.
Example:
I think we should hang fire and wait for other information.
Our plans have to hang fire until we get planning permission.
Example:
I think we should hang fire and wait for other information.
Our plans have to hang fire until we get planning permission.
(3)
Anusha said:
1 decade ago
@All.
If you still don't understand, you can mind map "hanging fire" to barbecue. It takes a lot of time to roast it. Therefore its at a slow pace. :).
If you still don't understand, you can mind map "hanging fire" to barbecue. It takes a lot of time to roast it. Therefore its at a slow pace. :).
(1)
Monika T said:
1 decade ago
Hang/hold fire.
To delay doing something, especially making a decision, because you are waiting to see what will happen It would have been good to settle the matter now, but I think we should hang fire until the general situation becomes clearer. (often + on) The chancellor has said he will continue to hold fire on a further reduction in interest rates.
To delay doing something, especially making a decision, because you are waiting to see what will happen It would have been good to settle the matter now, but I think we should hang fire until the general situation becomes clearer. (often + on) The chancellor has said he will continue to hold fire on a further reduction in interest rates.
Vijayakumar said:
1 decade ago
While fire in hanging stage, it will increase na. Why I can select B.
Gaurav said:
1 decade ago
Won't it be 'stuck up'?
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