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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To prime the pump.

Option 1: Manipulate someone to achieve success.

Option 2: Encourage the growth or action of something.

Option 3: To use a pump efficiently.

Option 4: Ask others to be ambitious.


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Encourage the growth or action of something.


Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

The idiom, to prime the pump means preparing a water pump. To make the pump work well, we first add water. The expression means doing something to start or boost a process, like encouraging economic growth, starting a conversation, or getting any activity going. It is like giving things a little push to make them happen.

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