Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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A man of straw
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- A weak man, without substance
- An unintelligent man
- A corrupt man
- A tall, lanky person
Correct Option: A
A weak man, without substance A man of straw = someone who has a weak character; a man of no substance.
Look at the sentence : He was accused by his opponents of being a man of straw and lacking in decisiveness.
