Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Man of straw

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Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

The idiom "Man of straw" refers to:
- A person who is disregarded as lacking character or morality. (चरित्र या नैतिकता की कमी के कारण उपेक्षित व्यक्ति)
Example: He was considered a man of straw because he never stood up for what he believed in.
The correct word "Man of straw" means:
- A person who is weak and lacks substance, often used to describe someone without real power or influence. (कमजोर और महत्वहीन व्यक्ति)
Example: Despite his loud claims, everyone knew he was just a man of straw with no real influence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

Option 1: A combination of two people that is perfect in every way. (दो लोगों का ऐसा संयोजन जो हर तरह से परिपूर्ण हो)
- Example: They are often seen as the ideal couple, a combination of two people that is perfect in every way.
Option 2: A child of a celebrity or a famous person. (किसी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति का बच्चा)
- Example: Being a child of a celebrity, she was always in the limelight.
Option 4: A situation like a close contest. (एक करीबी प्रतियोगिता जैसी स्थिति)
- Example: The match was a close contest, with both teams giving their best.