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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The ruling party has been warned not to play to the gallery.
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- to give importance to the common man
- to try to be clever
- to seek to win approval
- to side-track the issue
Correct Option: C
to play to the gallery : to behave in an exaggerated way to attract people's attention
● Akshay is a competent actor, but he has a tendency to play to the gallery. The best option is to seek to win approval.
