Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
The fate of the accused hangs in the balance.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. remains undecided.
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When we say that something "hangs in the balance," it means that the outcome or decision is uncertain and has not been determined yet.
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In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the fate of the accused is still undecided or uncertain.