Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Hang fire
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Delay taking action or making a decision.
The phrase has a military origin dating back to the era of flintlock muskets and early firearms.
To hang fire means to be delayed or to wait before taking a final action or making a definitive move. It often implies a state of suspense or a situation where progress has stalled.
Eg: 'The company decided to hang fire on the new product launch until the market conditions improved.'