Idioms and Phrases Beginning with A – Exercise – 1

6. A black sheep

(a) An unlucky person
(b) A lucky person
(c) An ugly person
(d) someone who brings shame to their family

Answer
Answer : (d)
Explanation
Explanation : In the English language, ‘Black sheep’ is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family. Let us discuss.
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7. A man of straw

(a) A man of no substance
(b) A very active person
(c) A worthy fellow
(d) An unreasonable person

Answer
Answer : (a)
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