2023 · Q38
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 meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**A white elephant**
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- Asomeone who is completely good and honest
- Bsomething that has cost a lot of money but has no useful purpose
- Ca situation where you waste time looking for something
- Dto make someone feel anxious
Explanation
A 'white elephant' is a possession that costs a great deal but is useless — a burdensome asset. It does not mean an honest person, a wild-goose chase, or anxiety. Hence (B).