'A man of straw' means 'a man of no substance'. '
e.g. Don't trust those who are men of straw.
English Grammar CTET MCQ - Idioms and Proverbs
Directions (Q.Nos. 52 and 53) Choose the option that describes the meaning of the following idioms and phrases.
Directions (Q.Nos. 52 and 53) Choose the option that describes the meaning of the following idioms and phrases.
'End in smoke' means 'bear no fruit'.
e.g. He is sad because all his efforts ended in smoke.
A bird's eye view means 'a general view or an overall or cursory look at something'.
The idiom 'green-eyed monster' means to be jealous or jealousy personified' .
