Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Backseat drivers can land anyone in serious trouble.

  1. untrustworthy person whose company should be avoided

  2. passenger in a car giving unwanted advice to the driver

  3. a loser taking undue advantage

  4. a very nervous person
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase, 'backseat drivers' refers to the passenger in a car giving unwanted advice to the driver. 'Untrustworthy person whose company should be avoided' refers to the phrase, 'bad egg'. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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