His manners have undergone a huge change since his association with his new partners.
A sea change refers to a profound or significant change, especially in character or behavior.
an oceanic change
The phrase a sea change refers to a significant and profound transformation. It fits perfectly in the context of a dramatic change in someone's manners. - Option (B) a big change is too general and doesn't convey the depth of transformation implied in the sentence. - Option (C) a vast change doesn't have the same idiomatic meaning as a sea change. - Option (D) an oceanic change is not a common idiom. Therefore, a sea change (Option A) is the most appropriate choice.
Choose the option that best explains the meaning of the idiom in the sentence:
"After working hard all year, she finally decided to ___________ and take a long vacation.''
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II:
List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Idioms)
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Idioms) |
|---|---|
| (A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to | (II) burn the midnight oil |
| to meet the submission date. | |
| (B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to | (III) jump on the bandwagon |
| and join the new workout class. | |
| (C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to | (III) jump on the bandwagon |
| about the surprise party. | |
| (D) After a long day at work, I am ready to | (I) hit the hay |
| and get a good night's sleep. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: