What is the meaning of 'white elephant"?
A. An elephant of white colour
B. A black marketer
C. A very costly or troublesome possession
D. A hoarder
সঠিক উত্তরঃ
C.
A very costly or troublesome possession
Explanation: White elephant
English Meaning: something that has cost a lot of money but has no useful purpose.Bangla Meaning: দামী কিন্তু তেমন কাজের নয় এমন Ex. Sentence: This is a white elephant department of the government.Bangla Meaning: সরকারের এই বিভাগটি কোনো কাজেরই না অথচ এর পেছনে অনেক টাকা খরচ হচ্ছে।
English Meaning: something that has cost a lot of money but has no useful purpose.Bangla Meaning: দামী কিন্তু তেমন কাজের নয় এমন Ex. Sentence: This is a white elephant department of the government.Bangla Meaning: সরকারের এই বিভাগটি কোনো কাজেরই না অথচ এর পেছনে অনেক টাকা খরচ হচ্ছে।
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