2022 · Q84
Directions: 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.
At somebody's elbow
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATo be dominated by someone
- BTo be near someone in order to help
- Cto be kept in house
- DTo make people important
Explanation
At somebody's elbow means close beside someone, ready to assist, like a helper standing at hand. It does not mean domination, confinement or conferring importance. The ready-to-help proximity is the idiom's sense. The near-in-order-to-help meaning makes that option correct.