Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, the sentence contains an idiom/phrase which is underlined. You are to select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of this idiom/phrase.

Sumit has worked very hard, but was paid peanuts!

  1. being paid equally good salary

  2. being paid in peanuts

  3. being given very low salary

  4. expecting continued good fortune

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'paid peanuts' refers to being given very low salary.