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

The candidate blamed the persistent traffic jam as reason of his being late and the interviewer believed him though he was not convinced.

Option 1: gave the benefit of doubt

Option 2: changed his tune

Option 3: to err is human, to forgive divine

Option 4: did not judge the book by its cover


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: gave the benefit of doubt


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

If you give someone the benefit of the doubt , you treat them as if they are telling the truth or as if they have behaved properly, even though you are not sure that this is the case.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Changed his tune means to behave in a different way.
  • The expression to err is human, to forgive divine is an expression that means that all humans tend to make mistakes, but it is a godlike characteristic to forgive those mistakes.
  • Never judge a book by its cover means never to judge someone or something based on what you see outside without having full knowledge.
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