Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.

"A man of straw"

• A. A man of no substance
• B. A very active person
• C. A worthy fellow
• D. An unreasonable person
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A A man of no substance

'A man of straw' is a man whose character is weak and who lacks definite beliefs; a man of no substance. Therefore option A is the correct answer.

Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.

Option E is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen.