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

The new electric car costs an arm and a leg.

Option 1: Needs physical strength to drive.

Option 2: Is very expensive.

Option 3: Is very cheap.

Option 4: Has no gears.


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Correct Answer: Is very expensive.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom, costs an arm and a leg is a figurative expression that means something is very expensive or costs a significant amount of money. It doesn't imply a literal need for physical strength to drive or any specific mechanical feature; instead, it conveys the idea of a high price.

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