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Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. Mr. Saxena sold his car because it was a̲ ̲u̲s̲e
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Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence.
Mr. Saxena sold his car because it was a̲ ̲u̲s̲e̲l̲e̲s̲s̲ ̲o̲n̲e̲.

A.

bite the bullet

B.

in doldrums

C.

a white elephant

D.

a gift of gab

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: "A white elephant" refers to something that is expensive but has little or no practical use and is difficult to maintain. (बेहद महंगा पर बेकार सामान)
Example: The mansion turned out to be a white elephant for the businessman.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· (a) bite the bullet – to face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely (कठिन परिस्थिति का साहसपूर्वक सामना करना)
· (b) in doldrums – in low spirits or stagnant (निराश या ठहराव की स्थिति में)
· (d) a gift of gab – the ability to speak fluently and persuasively (बोलने की कला)

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