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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.

  1. He was pulled up by the Director of the Company.
    1. assaulted
    2. dragged
    3. reprimanded
    4. cleared
Correct Option: C

pulled up : to criticize somebody for something that he has done wrong
● They were pulled up for wasting money. The best option is reprimanded.



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