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What is the meaning of the idiom 'To catch a tartar'?

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

Answer options

  1. To catch a dangerous person
  2. To deal with a person who is more than one's match
  3. To catch a cold
  4. To trap a wild animal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: To deal with a person who is more than one's match

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) To deal with a person who is more than one's match šŸ“š Explanation: This idiom is used when someone encounters a person who is unexpectedly formidable, strong, or difficult to handle. It implies that the attacker has met someone much stronger or more troublesome than they originally anticipated. It originates from the historical reputation of the Tartar warriors for being fierce and hard to defeat.