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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.

Ritika had a narrow escape as she was driving recklessly on the highway.

Option 1: come in handy

Option 2: cut both ends

Option 3: cock a snook

Option 4: close shave


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Correct Answer: close shave


Solution : The correct choice is the f ourth option.

Close shave means a narrow escape from a dangerous or problematic situation. It describes a situation where something risky or undesirable almost happened but was narrowly avoided.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Come in handy means something is useful or convenient for a particular situation or purpose. When something "comes in handy," it means it is helpful or practical at that moment.
  • Cut both ends is not a commonly recognised or widely used idiom in English.
  • Cock a snook means to make a disrespectful or scornful gesture, often by placing one thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers. This is typically used to show contempt or derision towards someone or something.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Ritika had a close shave as she was driving recklessly on the highway.

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