Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given bold in the sentence.
The party stalwarts have advised the president to take it lying down for a while.
to accept insult without resisting
Correct Answerto take rest
Incorrect Answerto be on the defensive side
Incorrect Answerto be cautious
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
To take something lying down:
to endure something unpleasant without fighting back.
Ex. He insulted me publicly. You don't expect me to take that lying down, do you?
Option A is hence the correct answer.
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By: Preeti