Question

Identify the meaning of the idioms or phrases given in italics in the sentence:
The politician’s promise during the election campaign turned out to be a pie in the sky.

• A. partially implemented
• B. a practical one
• C. an unrealistic hope
• D. hidden agenda

Hint:

The imagery of a 'pie' floating high up in the 'sky' represents something delicious but completely out of reach.
Use this visual metaphor to remember that the idiom stands for a dream or hope that cannot realistically be achieved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the idiom.
Pie in the sky refers to something that sounds pleasant but is unlikely to be achieved - a fanciful, unrealistic idea or promise.
Step 2: Analyse the context.
The sentence says the politician's promise turned out to be a pie in the sky, implying it was never realised.
Step 3: Confirm the meaning.
An unrealistic hope perfectly matches the idiom. Partially implemented, practical, and hidden agenda do not fit.
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