WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word or group of words which is most similar in meaning to the idioms/phrase printed in bold as used in the sentence: The doctor said that the patient has turned the corner.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. that the patient has crossed the corner.
  2. that he is in a serious condition.
  3. that the patient is out of danger.
  4. that the patient has been turned over for autopsy.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: that the patient is out of danger.

Explanation: Context: The idiom ‘turned the corner’ means the patient has started recovering or is out of danger. 1. crossed the corner ❌ – literal meaning; incorrect. 2. is in a serious condition ❌ – opposite meaning. 3. is out of danger ✅ – correct; started recovering. 4. turned over for autopsy ❌ – completely wrong. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The doctor said that the patient has turned the corner and will recover soon.