Choose the option which nearly means the same as the underlined idiom. He is…

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Choose the option which nearly means the same as the underlined idiom.

He is not worth his salt if he fails now.

Answer: B. worthlessThe idiom “not worth his salt” means not good enough, not capable, or worthless for the job/role. So the closest meaning is worthless.

  1. A.

    not trustworthy

  2. B.

    worthless

  3. C.

    dishonest

  4. D.

    ineligible

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Correct answer: B

The idiom “not worth his salt” means not good enough, not capable, or worthless for the job/role.

So the closest meaning is worthless.

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