Question

Choose the meaning of the given idiom/proverb/phrase.
A man of straw

• A. A creditable man
• B. A very active man
• C. A man of no or little substance
• D. An unreasonable man

Answer 1

The correct option is C A man of no or little substance

The idiom "a man fo straw" means a person with a weak character and no definite beliefs. For example, The party is run by men of straw. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.