Question

Choose the most appropriate option for the following idiomatic expression: ‘Will-o-the-Wisp’

• A. yearning of the spirit.
• B. acting in a foolish way.
• C. anything which eludes or deceives.
• D. to have desires unbacked by effort.

Hint:

"Will-o-the-Wisp" refers to an elusive or deceptive thing, similar to an unattainable goal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The idiomatic expression "Will-o-the-Wisp" refers to something that eludes or deceives, like a fleeting or insubstantial hope. It is often used to describe something that is unattainable or deceptive. Thus, the correct meaning is: \[ \text{anything which eludes or deceives.} \] Therefore, the correct answer is (C).