Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 102)
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.
102.
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
Discussion:
18 comments Page 1 of 2.
Santanu Das said:
9 years ago
The correct answer should be option B.
Jimmy Okwenye Uganda said:
1 month ago
Here's the explanation!
The phrase “It is high time that" means something should have been done earlier and is now overdue.
So in the sentence:
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
The correct meaning is: already late.
Why not the others?
Appropriate time ❌ → sounds neutral, not urgent.
Desired occasion ❌ → too weak, no sense of delay.
Auspicious moment ❌ → refers to luck or good signs, not urgency.
The phrase “It is high time that" means something should have been done earlier and is now overdue.
So in the sentence:
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
The correct meaning is: already late.
Why not the others?
Appropriate time ❌ → sounds neutral, not urgent.
Desired occasion ❌ → too weak, no sense of delay.
Auspicious moment ❌ → refers to luck or good signs, not urgency.
Liton Hossain said:
1 year ago
The answer should be Option B. And one more thing, population is not a problem, population is always a blessing.
Mounika said:
2 years ago
Yes, the answer should be B. But high time comes in the sense of meaning that it's already late, so do it now. So it is the appropriate time to do it because it's already so late. So it should be A.
Bushrah said:
3 years ago
The answer should be option B.
Md. Shahadat Hosen said:
5 years ago
The right answer Should be option B.
Holly said:
6 years ago
High time means appropriate time or past the appropriate time.
So, the answer will be B only.
So, the answer will be B only.
Kadu said:
8 years ago
The answer should be option B.
Prince Avinash said:
9 years ago
According to the given sentence, the answer should be A.
I agree with the given answer.
I agree with the given answer.
Amruta Ghatge said:
1 decade ago
The answer should be Option B.
High time means appropriate or urgent time and not already late.
High time means appropriate or urgent time and not already late.
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