Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 82)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

82.
Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
Has no serious occupation
Is living comfortably
Is respected by everybody
Is held in high esteem
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.

Sharvani said:   5 years ago
Since he sold off his factory, he has no work to do now. (He has lots of free time).
He has wealth which he got in exchange of his factory.

Hope this helps for the solution.

Shikha said:   5 years ago
A gentleman at large stands for "Someone who has lots of time and wealth". Please explain the answer given here.

Sunil said:   7 years ago
The phrase a gentlelman at large means an unreliable person all three options except a can be related to this.

Prateek said:   7 years ago
Can anyone explain this?

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