Question

What does the phrase 'leaf through a sheaf' mean?

• A. Copy from a book.
• B. Tum over the pages of a book quickly.
• C. Read a book seriously.
• D. Turn over a new leaf.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Tum over the pages of a book quickly.

The given phrase means 'To turn the pages of a book quickly'.

Option A is incorrect. The given phrase does not mean 'copy from a book'.

Option B is correct. It has the same meaning as the required one. Thus, it is correct.

Option C is incorrect. 'Read through a book' does not have the same meaning as the given phrase.

Option D is incorrect. 'Turn over a new leaf' means 'To start behaving in a better way'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.