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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His parents cut him off, without a shilling.
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- disinherited him
- snubbed him
- gave him only a shilling
- sent him away with a shilling
Correct Option: A
cut him off, without a shilling : disinherit; to refuse to let somebody receive any of your property after you have died.
● Mr. James cut their son off without a shilling. The best option is disinherited him.
