The party stalwarts have advised the President to <u>take it lying down</u> for a while.

Directions (Q. Nos. 10-12) In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative, which <strong>BEST</strong> expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase, given in italics in the sentence.

  1. A. to show no reaction
  2. B. to take rest ✓
  3. C. to be on the defensive
  4. D. to be cautious

Correct Answer: B. to take rest

Explanation

According to the context of the sentence, 'to take rest' is the intended meaning of the idiom.

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