Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut both ends
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To argue in support of both sides.
- In the given question, we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
- An IDIOM refers to "a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words".
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given idiom:-
- To cut both ends- To argue in support of both sides.
- For example:- The company will probably discover, to its chagrin, that it cuts both ways.
The meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option hence, it will be correct.