Question

Choose the appropriate idiom from the options given below to replace the underlined part of the following sentence: That argument is ..............

• A. will not hold water
• B. will not hold oil
• C. will not hold anything
• D. will drop everything

Hint:

"Will not hold water" is used when something (like an argument) cannot withstand scrutiny or is not valid.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the idiom.
"Will not hold water" is an idiom meaning that something is not valid or convincing, which fits the context of the argument being weak or unconvincing.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) will not hold water: This is the correct idiom, meaning the argument is not convincing or logical.
- (B) will not hold oil: This is not a correct idiomatic expression.
- (C) will not hold anything: This is not a common idiom and does not fit the context.
- (D) will drop everything: This is unrelated and does not apply to the meaning of an argument being weak.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) will not hold water, as it best conveys the meaning of an unconvincing argument.