Question 38
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: Victor will not attend the dinner party tonight: he is afraid of his own shadow
- A.not in the mood
- B.attending another party
- C.scared of imaginary things
- D.unhappy with his assigned role
- E.unable to forget his fears
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (scared of imaginary things)
Explanation
Someone 'afraid of his own shadow' is timid and frightened by things that are not real dangers.