Q8
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
The belief in witchcraft is losing ground.
- a.Becoming less acceptable
- b.Becoming popular
- c.Becoming powerful
- d.Losing principle
Answer: (A) Becoming less acceptable
'Losing ground' is an idiom meaning to become less popular, accepted, or effective. The belief in witchcraft is declining in influence — becoming less accepted.