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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When he went to claim insurance for his car, the agent said he hadn’t a leg to stand on.
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- had been injured in an accident
- was lame
- did not have much hope of getting it
- would have to wait for some time
Correct Option: C
hadn’t a leg to stand on : unable to prove something or explain why something is reasonable
● He doesn’t have a leg to stand on in this debate. The best option is did not have much hope of getting it.
