Does to detest mean to hate?

[Nenad11]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #305 "English Slang Idioms (27)", question 8

He detested lawyers and thought that even the expensive ones were glorified ......... chasers.

(a) money
(b) profit
(c) ambulance
(d) fame

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #305 "English Slang Idioms (27)", answer 8

He detested lawyers and thought that even the expensive ones were glorified ambulance chasers.

Correct answer: (c) ambulance

Your answer was: incorrect
He detested lawyers and thought that even the expensive ones were glorified money chasers.
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Does to detest mean to hate?

[Beeesneees]

yes, hate or dislike intensely.
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"Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened."
Terry Pratchett

[Ajay Nahta]

What does ambulance chasers mean?

[Torsten]

Have you googled the term, Ajay?

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[Ajay Nahta]

Thanks for directing to the dictionary. Here is what i found:


Ambulance Chaser
An Ambulance Chaser is a term for an unethical lawyer, especially those who represent plaintiffs in personal injury actions.