Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence.
The present undergraduate syllabus leaves very little elbow room for teachers to be innovative.
room for elbow
well-ventilated
Incorrect Answerfreedom to act
Incorrect AnswerElbow room
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The freedom and ability to act as one wants.
Ex. If you're worried about her having too much elbow room as student council president, you should impose limitations.
Ex. KCR is now banking on the feeling of resentment among many states that too many powers are vested at the Centre, giving them little elbow room.
Option C is hence the correct answer.
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By: Brijesh Kumar