Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He started doing something with great enthusiasm, eager to prove himself in his role.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. 'hit the ground running'.

Key Points

• The idiom "hit the ground running" means to start a new activity or job with a lot of energy and enthusiasm and to be immediately effective. (पूरे जोश और उत्साह के साथ शुरुआत करना)
  • Example: She hit the ground running in her new job and quickly became one of the best employees.
• In the given sentence, "He started doing something with great enthusiasm, eager to prove himself in his role," the idiom "hit the ground running" appropriately describes his enthusiastic and energetic start.
  • Example: As soon as he was hired, he hit the ground running, eager to prove himself in his role.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. 'hit the ground running'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• was dead set against something (किसी चीज के खिलाफ दृढ़ता से खड़ा होना): To be firmly opposed to something.
  • Example: He was dead set against the new policy changes.
• cut his losses (नुकसान को कम करना): To stop doing something that is unprofitable before the situation gets worse.
  • Example: Realizing the venture was failing, he decided to cut his losses and close the business.
• shouldered the burden (भार उठाना): To accept responsibility or a difficult task.
  • Example: He shouldered the burden of completing the project alone after his teammates left.