Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined word segment.

The poor chef did not believe that his simple recipe would be sold quickly and in large quantities and he could earn such a profit.

The correct answer is: Sell like hot cakes.

Key Points

• The underlined phrase refers to the act of selling something quickly and in large quantities. In English, the idiom "Sell like hot cakes" means that a product or item is extremely popular and sells quickly. (बेहद लोकप्रिय और तेज़ी से बिकना)
  • Example: The new smartphone model is selling like hot cakes due to its advanced features and competitive pricing.
• The chef's disbelief about his recipe’s success aligns with the meaning of "Sell like hot cakes," as his simple recipe gained immense popularity and sold rapidly.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Sell like hot cakes.

Additional Information

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

• Up in arms (गुस्से में): Refers to being very angry or upset about something.
  • Example: The residents were up in arms over the government's decision to cut down the trees in the park.
• Run around in circles (बिना किसी परिणाम के व्यस्त रहना): Refers to putting in a lot of effort without achieving any results.
  • Example: We spent hours running around in circles trying to fix the broken printer, but nothing worked.
• Piece of cake (बहुत आसान काम): Refers to something that is very easy to do.
  • Example: Solving this math problem is a piece of cake for me.