Question

Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in the question.

A man of straw

Options

• A creditable man 

• A very active man 

• A man of no or little substance

• An unreasonable man

Answer 1

A man of no or little substance

Explanation:

The idiomatic expression a man of straw means, a person or an idea that is weak and easy to defeat and therefore 'a man of no or little substance' is the correct answer.