Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He got a job in the Railways through the back door
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. In an indirect or unfair way.
Idiom: Through the back door
Sentence: He got a job in the Railways through the back door.
Meaning: To achieve something in an unfair, dishonest, or secret way, often by avoiding proper rules or procedures.
Example: He didn’t go through the regular entrance exam; he got in through the back door using influence.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.