Meaning of Fit of the Blues

CMAT 2025 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Language Comprehension

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: "A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit of the blues before the game."

  1. A.

    Stimulants

  2. B.

    Entertainment

  3. C.

    Steroids or drugs

  4. D.

    Depression

Answer

D

Explanation

The idiom "a fit of the blues" means a period or spell of sadness, despondency, or depression.

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