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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of

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

the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.

A Worked very hard

B Spent a huge amount

C Tried all tricks

D Bribed several persons

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