Correct option is C
Option (c) "A weak or cowardly man" is the correct meaning of the idiom "A man of straw." This idiom is used to describe someone who lacks strength, substance, or resolve, metaphorically similar to how a straw figure is easily knocked down or destroyed.
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"A man of straw" – This idiom describes someone who is perceived as physically or morally weak, not capable of standing up to challenges effectively.
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Example: Despite his tough talk, when confronted, he proved to be just
a man of straw, backing down immediately.