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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- a rare species of elephants
- an expensive gift
- a costly but useless possession
- a worthless thing
Correct Option: C
a while elephant : a costly but useless possession
● The new office block has become an expensive white elephant. The best option is a costly but useless possession.