Question

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined proverb / idiom: Students were told to pull up their socks as the examinations were very close.
1) get the dress ready
2) start studying hard
3) wear socks so that they do not fall ill
4) put all their books in place

Answer 1

IDIOM:

To pull up their socks means :

to make an effort to improve your work or behaviour.

So the answer is 2) start studying hard.

Answer 2

Answer:2) Start studying hard

Explanation:the proverb means to put some efforts to improve your work