2017 · Q109
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
I could not go up in life for want of proper guidance.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- Afor lack of
- Bfor need of
- Cfor the desire of
- Dfor the necessity of
Explanation
'For want of' is the idiomatic way to say 'because of a lack of'. 'For need of' and 'for the necessity of' are unidiomatic, and 'for the desire of' reverses the meaning - he lacked guidance, he did not desire it. Hence option A.