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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
We dodged a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words.

Option 1: To give something a try

Option 2: To narrowly avoid situation

Option 3: To be out of your comfort zone

Option 4: To start performing better


Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: To narrowly avoid situation


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

The expression dodged a bullet i s an idiomatic way of saying that someone or something narrowly avoided a potential disaster or harm. In the provided sentence, it suggests that by not falling for the agents' words, the speaker or the situation narrowly escaped a negative outcome or consequence. It implies relief and a recognition of having avoided a potentially harmful or problematic situation.

Therefore, the correct answer is: To narrowly avoid situation

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