Selecting from the given alternatives, fill in the blank in the following sentence with the correct idiom with the meaning 'a person who is widely admired'.
Kapil Dev has been ______ after his World Cup victory.
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Correct Answer
the toast of the town
Explanation
The idiom "the toast of the town" means a person who is widely admired, celebrated, or receiving a great deal of attention and praise. Therefore, the sentence correctly reads:
"Kapil Dev has been the toast of the town after his World Cup victory."
The other options are incorrect because they are not valid English idioms.
Key Points
The idiom "the toast of the town" is used for someone who becomes famous, popular, or greatly admired because of an achievement or success.