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      Question

      Beating a hasty retreat

      means
      A playing drums fast Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B fast heart beats when running backwards Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C quickly running forward Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D withdrawing one's attack suddenly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The phrase "beating a hasty retreat" is an idiom that means to quickly and hurriedly withdraw or leave a place, especially when facing a challenging or unfavorable situation. Option (4) accurately captures the meaning of the expression.

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