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 white elephant
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- an extinct species of elephant found in Burma
- a report by the government to give information
- huge and colossal waste of human energy
- costly and troublesome possession useless to its owner
Correct Option: D
a white elephant : costly and useless possession
● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is costly and troublesome possession, useless to its owner.
