Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I will try to _______ because he is a good friend of mine.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. get him off the hook.
Context: The sentence implies helping a friend out of a difficult situation, so the idiom must convey assistance or relief.
Meaning of the words:
get him off the hook: to help someone avoid trouble or difficulty
stop him in his tracks: to suddenly prevent someone from continuing
show him the door: to ask someone to leave
avoid him like the plague: to deliberately stay away from someone
Correct word: get him off the hook
Reason: Only 'get him off the hook' conveys the meaning of helping a friend in a problematic situation, fitting the context perfectly.
Final Sentence: I will try to get him off the hook because he is a good friend of mine.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.