Question

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the Idiom/phrase given.

Shook in one's shoes

• A. Stamped the ground with their shoes
• B. `Showed signs of anger
• C. Trembled with fear
• D. Stood up to salute

Answer 1

The correct option is C Trembled with fear

The phrase 'shook in one's shoes' means quivering with fear. For example, "That poor kid is shaking up in his shoes on stage." Hence option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.