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.
You may rush from pillar to post, but you stand no chance of getting what you want without a bribe.
be very busy
Incorrect Answerrush in all directions and suffer much harassment
Correct Answergo to all post boxes and post offices.
Incorrect Answergo to many offices and post letters
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
From pillar to post:
from one place to another in an unceremonious or fruitless manner.
Ex. They were made to run pillar to post and make frenetic calls to Make My Trip who did not respond.
Option B is hence the correct answer.
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By: Brijesh Kumar