After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The senator’s house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
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has the most comfortable house
- speaks about the comfort of his house
- owns the last house on comfort street
- has a house that is not comfortable
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The phrase "the last word in" is an idiomatic expression that means the ultimate or best example of something. In this context, "the last word in comfort" means the highest level of comfort possible. Therefore, the sentence suggests that the senator's house is extremely comfortable.