2020 · Q31
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate expression.
A paper tiger
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- APerson or organisation that appears powerful, but actually is not
- BPerson or organisation that acts like a tiger
- CPeople who campaign for the protection of tigers
- DA daredevil
Explanation
'A paper tiger' means a person or organisation that appears powerful but actually is not — option A. Option B takes the phrase literally; C and D are unrelated inventions. Note: the stored source key marked C, but the official reused-paper key and independent keys confirm A, so the key is corrected here.