Question

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

    The last straw

    A End of patience Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B An unwelcome visitor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A famous personality Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The final trick Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘The last straw’ is an idiomatic expression which means to be the last tolerable thing after which something cannot be accepted. Thus, out of all the alternatives, only option 1 resembles the same which makes it the correct answer.

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