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    Question

    In the following question, three statements have been

    given, and a phrase/idiom has been highlighted in each of them. Identify the statement(s) in which the phrase/idiom fits contextually to convey a logical meaning. Make a long story short I. To make a long story short, the faux pas resulted in the company losing the deal. II. He was given a well-deserved promotion since he was working on making a long story short. III. He made a long story short by restarting the project altogether.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    “Make a long story short” means to summarize. Only statement I uses it to briefly conclude a series of events. Statements II and III misuse the idiom by treating it as an activity rather than a summarizing expression.

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