Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take after

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  1. Follow someone
  2. Wait for something 
  3. Resemble someone
  4. Borrow something

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Option 3 : Resemble someone
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The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The idiom "to take after" means to resemble someone, usually a family member, in appearance or behavior. (किसी से मेल खाना, आमतौर पर परिवार के सदस्य से)
    • Example: She takes after her mother in her love for painting.
  • "Resemble someone" means to look like or be similar to another person. (किसी के जैसा दिखना या समान होना)
    • Example: John resembles his father in both looks and personality.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

  • Follow someone (किसी का अनुसरण करना): To go or come after someone.
    • Example: The dog followed its owner everywhere.
  • Wait for something (किसी चीज़ का इंतजार करना): To stay in one place until an expected event happens.
    • Example: She waited for the bus to arrive.
  • Borrow something (किसी चीज़ को उधार लेना): To take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it.
    • Example: Can I borrow a pen from you?
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