Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The whys and wherefores
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Underlying reason i.e. option 1.
- The correct meaning of the idiom "The whys and wherefores" is "Underlying reason".
- It refers to the explanations or justifications for an occurrence or action.
- Hence, the correct answer would be Underlying reason.