Question

Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.

At the same price as it was 10 years ago, this advanced version of the car 'is of steal'.

• A. Is a steal
• B. Is of steal
• C. Is like stealing
• D. Is as if stolen

Answer 1

The correct option is A Is a steal

From the sentence we can conclude that the correct phrase should mean 'is an advantageous purchase'.

Option A is correct. 'Is a steal' means 'is a bargain or advantageous purchase'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Option B is incorrect. 'Is of steal' makes no sense as 'steal' means 'taking without permission'. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option C is incorrect. 'Is like stealing' is incorrect as it does not have the required meaning.

Option D is incorrect. 'Is as if stolen' has a similar meaning to option C and thus, it cannot be correct.