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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She wrangled over an ass’s shadow.
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- did unnecessary work
- quarrelled like fools
- sat on the shadow of the ass
- quarrelled over trifles
Correct Option: D
wrangled over an ass’s shadow : to fight/quarrel over trivial and insignificant matters Look at the sentence :
● Only foolish people wrangle over an ass’s shadow. Here, quarrelled over trifles is the right option.
