2020 · Q46
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Cupboard love
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ALoving someone to get something from the person
- BLoving the cupboards
- CInnocent love
- DLoving to be free of all conditions
Explanation
'Cupboard love' is affection shown towards someone in order to get something from them — like a child who is extra loving to whoever controls the food cupboard. It is insincere, self-interested affection, not genuine or intense love. Hence (A) To show affection to get something in return is correct.