For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

• A. To go fast
• B. To take an alternative route
• C. To take a short cut
• D. To cut a portion of the road

Answer: (C)