Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

His ideas are too liberal for a strait laced person like his father.

  1. a strict disciplinarian

  2. strict adherent of moral values

  3. a person with rigid attitude

  4. simple and straight forward
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"Strait-laced" refers to someone who strictly adheres to conventional moral values and social norms. This term comes from the tight laces used in corsets, symbolizing moral restraint and rigidity in behavior. Such people disapprove of liberal ideas or unconventional behavior, making B the most accurate choice.

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