Play possum
Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Pretend to be dead ✓
- B. Take big risks
- C. Behave in a stupid way
- D. Be excessively happy
Correct Answer: A. Pretend to be dead
Explanation
To 'play possum' is an idiom meaning to pretend to be asleep or dead, often to deceive an opponent or avoid trouble.