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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Buy a lemon
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Buy a lemon

A.

To give importance to little things

B.

To buy something that is of much less value.

C.

To work through the day and shop in the evening

D.

To lose foundation

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Buy a lemon: To buy something (especially a vehicle or equipment) that turns out to be defective or of poor quality. (Hindi – घटिया चीज़ खरीदना)
Example: I paid a lot for that car, but it breaks down every week—I think I bought a lemon.
At least 3 Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Throw money down the drain – Spend money on something useless.
· Cost an arm and a leg – Extremely expensive.
· Hit the jackpot – Achieve unexpected success or profit.

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