Question 56
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) in italics: We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life
- A.too long and unsubstantiated
- B.a little watery and lifeless
- C.completely untrue
- D.somewhat unusual
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (somewhat unusual)
Explanation
Something 'larger than life' seems more remarkable or dramatic than ordinary things, so the story sounds unusual; it is not said to be untrue.