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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.

We should protect ourselves from jealous people.

Option 1: High-spirited

Option 2: Any Tom, Dick or Harry

Option 3: One trick pony

Option 4: Green-eyed


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Correct Answer: Green-eyed


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Green-eyed means envious or jealous, which makes it the correct choice.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • High-spirited : It refers to being full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
  • Any Tom, Dick, or Harry : Any ordinary or unspecified person.
  • One trick pony : It refers to a person or thing with only one special feature, talent, or area of expertise.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: We should protect ourselves from green-eyed people.

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