Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is on the wane.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. on the decline.
- The most appropriate meaning of other given idiom 'On the wane' is 'On the decline'.
- On the wane: becoming smaller, less important, or less common.