Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Toffee-nosed
Option 1: A person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on people of lower class
Option 2: A solid, respectable and respected member of society
Option 3: Continue to live at the same social standard we have lived at, even though we have money problems
Option 4: A person who seems impolite/of low education at first, but who is usually of good character
Correct Answer: A person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on people of lower class
Solution : The first option is correct.
The idiom toffee-nosed is used to describe someone who is arrogant, snobbish, or pretentious, especially regarding his perceived social status. It conveys a sense of disdain or superiority towards those considered to be of lower social class.
Therefore, the correct answer is, "a person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on people of lower class".
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