2020 · Q35
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate expression.
A banana republic
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AA small or poor country with a weak government
- BA small or poor country which produces banana
- CA country which has been occupied by a big country
- DA country without any government
Explanation
'A banana republic' is a small or poor country with a weak government — option A. Option B is a literal misreading; C and D describe different situations (occupation, anarchy).