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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.

  1. Many politicians in India are not fit to hold a candle to Mahatma Gandhi.
    1. superior
    2. equal
    3. inferior
    4. indifferent
Correct Option: C

not fit to hold a candle : is not so good as somebody or something else
● Dolly is fast, but not fit to hold a candle to her. The best option is inferior



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