Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 83)
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.
83.
Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
Discussion:
10 comments Page 1 of 1.
Sneha said:
3 years ago
Option A is the correct answer.
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Sagar Kumar said:
5 years ago
Option A is the right answer.
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Sanjeev maurya said:
6 years ago
A is the appropriate answer.
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Payal said:
8 years ago
Yes, It should be A.
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Risal Shahed said:
8 years ago
According to me, Option A seems more accurate.
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Pravs said:
9 years ago
Yeah, I agree option A is right.
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Shramana said:
9 years ago
The given answer is wrong. Built on sand means having insecure foundations.
Kasenya said:
9 years ago
The idiomatic phrase is actually 'built on sand', which means not firmly established and likely to fail.
For me, the answer should be option A.
For me, the answer should be option A.
Abhilash said:
1 decade ago
It is option A as the idiom 'built upon sand' means something that is not firmly established. Resting on immature ideas is something different. An example for this idiom is 'Loveless marriages often end in divorce because they are built on sand. '.
Shreya said:
1 decade ago
Why not option a?
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