Question 42
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: The politician played to the gallery to win the election
- A.obeyed the people
- B.sang a good song for the people
- C.went to the gallery
- D.went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people)
Explanation
Playing to the gallery means behaving in a way meant to win popular approval.