Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
White elephant
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. Costly but useless possession.
- The meaning of the given idiom i.e., "White elephant" is an expensive, rare, or valuable possession or gift that is impractical or burdensome to maintain, often resulting in more costs or trouble than it is worth.
- Example: you might describe a cottage as a white elephant if it's too run down to sell but too expensive to keep up.
Thus, the most appropriate choice would be 'Costly but useless possession'.