Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable idiom to fill in the blank.
The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market. No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were ____________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. beside the mark.
The phrase 'beside the mark' means irrelevant, off-topic, or inaccurate in relation to the subject or goal.
For example- The lawyer's argument was beside the mark and failed to address the key evidence in the case.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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Out of the woods: Out of danger or difficulty.
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High and mighty: Arrogant, self-important, or acting in a superior manner.
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Under the rose: Secretly or in confidence.
Here, people were not interested in the book due to it being irrelevant i.e. beside the mark.