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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence. Petre and Ravi agreed to bury the hatchet a
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence.
Petre and Ravi agreed to bury the hatchet after a gap of ten years.

A.

to restore the relationship after a long quarrel

B.

to live happily even after

C.

to become enemies

D.

open for a discussion

Correct option is A


The correct meaning of the idiom "to bury the hatchet" is "to restore the relationship after a long quarrel."
· To bury the hatchet: This idiom refers to ending a conflict or resolving a disagreement to restore peace or friendship.
· Hindi Meaning: झगड़ा समाप्त कर मेल-मिलाप करना।
· Example: After years of rivalry, the two teams decided to bury the hatchet and work together.
Meanings of other options:
· To live happily ever after: Refers to a fairytale ending; unrelated to resolving conflicts.
· To become enemies: Opposite in meaning; "burying the hatchet" implies reconciliation, not enmity.
· Open for a discussion: Refers to willingness to talk, but not necessarily resolving a quarrel.
The phrase "to bury the hatchet" specifically emphasizes ending hostility and re-establishing goodwill, which is accurately expressed by option (a).

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