Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Man of straw

• A. A combination of two people that is perfect in every way
• B. A child of a celebrity or a famous person
• C. A person who is disregarded as lacking character or morality
• D. A situation like a close contest.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A person who is disregarded as lacking character or morality

• The idiom "Man of straw" (or a "straw man") refers to someone who has no substance, no integrity, or no real power. Just as a scarecrow made of straw looks like a man but is hollow and weak inside, a "man of straw" is someone who cannot be trusted to stand up for their principles or lacks the financial means/character to be taken seriously. Why it's C: It describes a person who is weak, lacks a strong character, or is easily controlled by others. A, B, and D: These are completely unrelated definitions that do not match any historical or common usage of the phrase.