What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Pursuing the wrong course of action or making a mistaken assumption
The idiom "barking up the wrong tree" means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action, often by directing efforts or accusations toward the wrong person or thing. It implies that someone is looking in the wrong place or making a false assumption about something.
For example: If you accuse someone of stealing your lunch when it was misplaced, you're "barking up the wrong tree."
Therefore "Pursuing the wrong course of action or making a mistaken assumption" is the correct option.