Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Will-o-the-wisp
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. An unrealistic or unattainable goal.
- This idiom suggests that the goal is elusive or difficult to capture.
- In a literal sense, a Will-o'-the-wisp refers to a phosphorescent light seen by travelers at night, especially over marshes, or swampy areas.