Question 50
MediumOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the idiom "a white elephant".
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A white elephant costs a lot to keep but is of little use.
Worth noting
A rare animal and good luck come from the real white elephant, once a sacred animal. The idiom is about waste.
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- The meaning of the idiom "a white elephant"
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