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Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Has two strings to his bow
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Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Has two strings to his bow

A.

He is indecisive in crucial matters.

B.

He has two romantic interests simultaneously.

C.

He has an additional skill or option to rely on.

D.

He uses deception to achieve goals.

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Has two strings to his bow: This idiom means someone has more than one skill, plan, or option as a backup, so if one fails, another can be used. (Hindi Idiom: एक से अधिक उपाय/विकल्प रखना)
Example: He has two strings to his bow—if his business doesn’t work out, he can always return to teaching.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Have a plan B: to keep an alternative plan ready.
· Keep something up one’s sleeve: to keep a secret advantage/backup for later.
· Have a fallback option: to have another choice if the main one fails.
· A second string: an alternative skill/backup plan.

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