Question 27
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion: Only the small fry get punished for such social misdemeanours
- A.small boys
- B.unimportant people
- C.frightened people
- D.frivolous people
- E.inexperienced people.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (unimportant people)
Explanation
'Small fry' means people of little importance. Only the unimportant people are punished while the big ones escape.