Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. White elephant
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
White elephant
Answer: C. Expensive but of no use — Answer: Expensive but of no use. Explanation: The idiom "white elephant" refers to something that costs a lot to acquire or maintain but has little or no…
- A.
Rare to be seen
- B.
A huge elephant
- C.
Expensive but of no use
- D.
A visionary scheme
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Expensive but of no use.
Explanation: The idiom "white elephant" refers to something that costs a lot to acquire or maintain but has little or no practical value or is more trouble than it is worth.
Example: The new stadium became a white elephant after the championships because it was expensive to build and costly to maintain, yet rarely used.
Synonyms:
Extravagant — spending or costing much more than is reasonable.
Lavish — large, expensive, or impressive in a way that may be unnecessary.