What is the meaning of the idiom "a whit

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the idiom "a white elephant"?

Options:

A costly but useless possession

An expensive gift

A worthless thing

A giant person

Correct Answer:

A costly but useless possession

Explanation:

Ans 1

A white elephant means a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.