Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

I know you have been really busy with your work, but can you just give me a few minutes?

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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jun, 2024 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

The idiom "snowed under" means to be overwhelmed with a large amount of work or tasks. (काम में दबा हुआ)
- Example: She has been snowed under with work ever since she got promoted.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

through thick and thin (हर हाल में साथ देना): Refers to supporting someone in both good and bad times.
- Example: They remained friends through thick and thin.
jumped on the bandwagon (प्रचलित चीज़ में शामिल हो जाना): Means to join others in doing something that is currently popular or fashionable.
- Example: He jumped on the bandwagon and started investing in cryptocurrency.
on cloud nine (बेहद खुश होना): Refers to being extremely happy or elated.
- Example: She was on cloud nine after winning the lottery.