Directions : Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/proverbs:

To frame a person

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "To make one appear guilty".

Key Points

• The idiom "To frame a person" means to deliberately set someone up to make them appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing that they did not commit. (किसी को जानबूझकर दोषी दिखाना)
  • Example: The corrupt officer tried to frame an innocent man to save himself from the investigation.
• "To make one appear guilty" (किसी को दोषी दिखाना): This phrase refers to the act of falsely implicating someone in a crime or offense. It is often associated with dishonesty or manipulation.
  • Example: The criminal framed his rival for the robbery to settle an old score.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: To befool someone (किसी को मूर्ख बनाना): This means to trick or deceive someone.
  • Example: He tried to befool me with his fake promises, but I saw through his lies.
• Option 3: To praise someone (किसी की प्रशंसा करना): This refers to expressing admiration or approval for someone.
  • Example: The teacher praised the student for her excellent performance in the exam.
• Option 4: A narrow escape (बाल-बाल बचना): This means avoiding danger or harm by a very small margin.
  • Example: It was a narrow escape when the car skidded on the wet road but stopped just in time.