Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He makes himself a laughing stock by saying foolish things.
Option 1: laughing at oneself
Option 2: an object of ridicule
Option 3: making people laugh
Option 4: mocking others
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Correct Answer: an object of ridicule
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The underlined idiom "laughing stock" in the given sentence means
an object of ridicule.
When someone makes himself a laughing stock, it implies that their actions or words are so foolish or ridiculous that they become a source of amusement and mockery for others. In this context, it suggests that the person is subjecting themselves to ridicule by saying foolish things.
Therefore, the correct answer is an object of ridicule.
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