Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement.
The manager was punished for his negligence in work.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bring to book.
Idiom: Bring to book
Meaning: To punish someone or hold them accountable for their wrongdoing or misdeeds.
Example: The officer was brought to book for his corrupt practices.
Why it is correct for the sentence:
The sentence mentions that “the manager was punished”, which directly aligns with the meaning of bring to book i.e. to make someone answer for their actions or punish them.
Meaning of the other options:
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Bid defiance – to openly resist or challenge someone.
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Burn one’s boats – to commit to a course of action with no possibility of turning back.
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Bolt from the blue – something unexpected or surprising.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.