Question

In the Merchant of Venice, what does Bassanio say about Gratiano talking an infinite deal of nothing? please help me.

Answer 1

Bassanio says that Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing more than any man in all Venice.Means that he speaks a great deal of nonsense and his reasons r as 2 grains of wheat hid in 2 bushels of chaff: you shall seek them all day and when u find them they r not worth the search.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bassanio says about Gratiano that, "Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice. His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff, you shall seek all day and when you have them they are not worth the search."

Explanation:

Bassanio actually said that Gratiano's reasons or advices never indicate to the point. A man have to give effort to find out the actual meaning and when he finds out, it was not worth the effort.