ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

POETRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of a proverb?
A
Get a “stake” in our business.
B
You can’t have your cake and eat it, too
C
The snow was white as cotton.
D
You’re driving me crazy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -to have or do two good things at the same time that are impossible to have or do at the same time: You can’t have your cake and eat it-if you want more local services, you can’t expect to pay less tax. Want to learn more?

Detailed explanation-2: -: to have or enjoy the good parts of something without having or dealing with the bad parts. They seem to think they can have their cake and eat it too by having excellent schools for their son without paying high taxes.

Detailed explanation-3: -phrase. to have all the benefits of a situation when, in fact, having one thing means that you cannot have the other. He wants to stay with his wife but still see his girlfriend – talk about having your cake and eating it too!

Detailed explanation-4: -Ways of saying that you do not care. please yourself.

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