Question

Out of the given options, choose the option that correctly states the meaning of the given phrase/idiom:

A man of straw

• A. a man of no substance
• B. a man of substance
• C. a worthy fellow
• D. an unreasonable person

Answer 1

The correct option is A a man of no substance

'A man of straw' is used for a person who has no substance or who is unreliable. E.g. He was accused by his opponents of being a man of straw who lacks in decision making. Thus, option A is the correct answer. Rest of the options are wrong.