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:
17 comments Page 1 of 2.
MMK said:
10 years ago
The appropriate time for something also, past the appropriate time.
For example: It's high time we did something about Martha's dog, or It's high time you children were in bed. The precise meaning of this term depends on the tone of voice and/or the context.
For example: It's high time we did something about Martha's dog, or It's high time you children were in bed. The precise meaning of this term depends on the tone of voice and/or the context.
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.
Liton Hossain said:
10 months ago
The answer should be Option B. And one more thing, population is not a problem, population is always a blessing.
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.
Holly said:
5 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.
Prince Avinash said:
8 years ago
According to the given sentence, the answer should be A.
I agree with the given answer.
I agree with the given answer.
Pravali said:
9 years ago
@All.
I think it is A only, How you all said it is B?
I think it is A only, How you all said it is B?
Mdamirul islam said:
9 years ago
Yes, I also think the answer should be options b.
Santanu Das said:
9 years ago
The correct answer should be option B.
Md. Shahadat Hosen said:
4 years ago
The right answer Should be option B.
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