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Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Carry coals to Newcastle

AProvide something where it is already abundant

BSeek advice from experts

CComplain without cause

DTravel without direction

Answer:

A. Provide something where it is already abundant

Read Explanation:

  • Provide something where it is already abundant

  • Newcastle was historically famous for coal production in England; taking coal there meant doing something entirely redundant or unnecessary.


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