Question

Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom "To keep one's temper"

• A. To become hungry
• B. To be in good mood
• C. To preserve one's energy
• D. To be aloof from

Hint:

In idioms, keeping one's temper is directly related to managing anger and staying calm.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the proverb.
"To keep one's temper" refers to controlling one's emotions, especially anger, and maintaining composure. The idiom suggests that someone is managing their feelings to remain calm and not lose their temper.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) To become hungry: This is not related to the meaning of the phrase.
(B) To be in good mood: Correct — Keeping one's temper implies remaining in a good mood and not getting angry.
(C) To preserve one's energy: This does not relate to controlling one's temper.
(D) To be aloof from: This is not connected to controlling emotions or temper.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) To be in good mood, as it reflects the meaning of the phrase "to keep one's temper".