Question

What is the meaning of "you look a little down in the dumps"?

• A. You look great
• B. You're looking down
• C. You look sad
• D. You look a little bit angry

Hint:

Idioms often have emotional meanings; don’t interpret them literally.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

“Down in the dumps” is an idiom that means feeling sad or depressed.
It’s a non-literal expression for emotional state.
Let’s break down the options:

(A) Opposite of the idiom’s meaning.
(B) Misleading – could mean physically down.
(C) Matches the idiom’s emotional meaning.
(D) Incorrect – anger is different from sadness.


So, (C) is the correct choice.