Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. The new policy will start immediately.

1. A

   pull the wool over your eyes

2. B

   hit the nail over the head

3. C

   hit the ground running

4. D

   cry over spilt milk

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

• The idiom 'hit the ground running' means to start a new activity or project immediately and with great energy, without needing time to adjust.
• This meaning directly corresponds to the phrase 'start immediately' in the sentence 'The new policy will start immediately.'.
• It conveys a sense of proactiveness and efficiency, which is the intended meaning in the context of a new policy's implementation.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This idiom means to deceive or trick someone, which is completely unrelated to the concept of starting something immediately.
• Option B: This idiom means to be exactly right about something or to identify the exact cause of a problem. It does not relate to starting an activity.
• Option D: This idiom means to complain or be upset about a past loss or mistake that cannot be changed. It is irrelevant to the context of a new policy starting.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Idiomatic Expressions in English as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• While not a clinical question, clear communication is vital in healthcare. Using idioms correctly can make language more expressive, but using them incorrectly can lead to serious misunderstandings with patients and colleagues.
• What if? If a nurse told a patient's family that the team would 'hit the ground running' with a new treatment plan, it would convey a sense of urgency, efficiency, and proactiveness, which can be very reassuring.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the sentence carefully and understand the meaning of the underlined phrase, which is 'start immediately'.
• Next, analyze each of the four idiom options to determine their specific meanings.
• Compare the meaning of 'start immediately' with the meaning of each idiom.
• Select the idiom whose meaning is the closest match. 'Hit the ground running' is the only option that means to start something right away with enthusiasm.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Idiomatic Expressions in English
• Stem keywords: new policy, start immediately, idiom
• Lead-in keywords: most appropriate, substitute
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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