Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom:
The shopkeepers’ union called the new ‘free parking’ plan a Trojan horse for removing street vendors from the market.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → something that looks harmless but hides a harmful aim
| Trojan horse (underlined idiom) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | something that looks harmless or helpful, but is used to hide a harmful plan |
| Example | The ‘free gift’ message on Papa’s phone was a Trojan horse to steal his bank details. |