English • Idioms & PhrasesHard
What does the idiom “A white elephant” mean?
A. A costly possession that is of little use✓ Correct Answer
B. A large and useful gift
C. A rare animal
D. A peaceful person
💡 Solution & Explanation
The idiom “A white elephant” means “a costly possession that is of little use”. An idiom's meaning is not the same as the meaning of its separate words, so read it as a whole phrase.