Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. snapped.
Idiom/Phrase: Gave way
Meaning of "Gave way": In this context, “gave way” means the rope broke or snapped under pressure.
Explanation:
When something “gives way”, it means it collapses, breaks, or fails to support the weight or force on it. Here, the rope could not hold the weight of the iron pillar and snapped.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.