In each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom / Pharese printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
As a student, you should catch time by the forelock.

Options

A. speed up
B. set up clock back
C. slow down
D. seize opportunity

Answer

D

Explanation

catch time by the forelock (Id.): not slip an opportunity: act quickly and decisively Wise men catch time by the forelock. The best option is seize opportunity.