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    Question

    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of

    the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
    A Worked very hard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Spent a huge amount Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tried all tricks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bribed several persons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The idiom “strained every nerve” means to make the greatest possible effort. Hence, it conveys hard work, not money or tricks.

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