English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishIdioms & Phrases
Directions: In this question, you need to replace the bold part of the sentence by the most suitable idiom/expression given as option. You don't have to rebuke everyone angrily who misuses the office facilities for personal use.
Options
- Atake everyone to task
- Btake everyone with a pinch of salt
- Cgive a cold shoulder to everyone
- Dcut everyone some slack
Correct answer
A. take everyone to task
Step-by-step solution
Take to task (Idiom): To scold, reprimand, rebuke or lecture someone on some wrong or error they have committed. Ex. Mom took me to task over the alcohol she found in my car. Take someone/something with a pinch of salt (Idiom): To not completely believe something that you are told, because you think it is unlikely to be true. Ex. You have to take everything she says with a pinch of salt, because she tends to exaggerate. Give someone a cold shoulder (Idiom): To intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unf