Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the…

Analyze the question: The sentence uses an idiom, "throwing his weight about". You must pick the option that gives its real (figurative) meaning, not the literal one.

Explain the concept: An idiom's meaning cannot be worked out from its individual words. "To throw one's weight about (or around)" means to use your power or authority in an overbearing, bossy way, often to make others feel inferior or to get what you want.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Option A: "likes healthy exercise". This reads "throwing weight" literally, like lifting weights. It is wrong because the idiom has nothing to do with exercise.
2. Option B: "is overweight". This takes "weight" as body size. It is wrong because the idiom describes behaviour, not body size.
3. Option C: "gives orders to people". This matches the idiom. A landlord who throws his weight about uses his position to boss tenants around and act domineering.
4. Option D: "is respected by his tenants". This is wrong. The idiom is negative, and someone who throws his weight about is usually resented rather than respected.

Answer: C. The landlord gives orders to people (he behaves in a bossy, authoritative way).

Exam tip: When an English question contains an unusual phrase, ask yourself whether the literal meaning makes sense. If it sounds odd (a landlord literally throwing weight?), it is an idiom, so look for the option that describes behaviour or attitude. Related idioms to learn: "to throw one's weight behind" (to support strongly) and "to pull one's weight" (to do one's fair share of work).