Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.
I could make out that the conversation was leading to a fight so I ______ .
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. nipped it in the bud.
The meaning of the idiom is
Nipped it in the bud- To stop something at an early stage.
As the statement is talking about the "conversation leading to a fight" it is better to stop the conversation at an early age.
The chosne option is in agreement with the context of the statement so it will be correct.