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Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.

  1. As a student, you should catch time by the forelock.
    1. speed up
    2. set up clock back
    3. slow down
    4. seize opportunity
Correct Option: D

catch time by the forelock (Id.) : not slip an opportunity ; act quickly and decisively
● Wise men catch time by the forelock. The best option is seize opportunity.



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