Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To give currency to.
A) To give a present
B) To make popular
C) To carry a heavy load
D) To offer a bribe

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of the idiom given in the question, ‘to give currency to’, is used to refer to making something more credible.

Complete answer:
To understand the question let us first try to understand what an idiom refers to. An idiom is a group of words that together expresses a meaning that is different from its literal meaning.
The idiom that is given in the question, ‘to give currency to’ refers to the action of giving something more credibility or contributing to spreading the word regarding a particular topic. It must not be confused with its literal meaning of giving money to someone.
Let us use this idiom in a sentence and thus understand its usage better: The producer decided to give currency to the talent shown by the singer.
Now, let us try to understand the options given and select the most suitable option.
Option ‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ are incorrect as their meanings, giving a present, carrying a heavy load and offering bribe are not related to the meaning of the given idiom.
Therefore, we can see that the correct answer is Option ‘B’, ‘to make popular’. This is because it expresses the meaning of the given idiom in the most accurate way.

Note:
The idiom ‘to give currency to’ is used in a positive way. This is because the usage of the idiom is intended to increase credibility, and anything negative would not increase credibility. Hence, do not use the idiom to refer to any form of negative popularity.