Complete the following collocation.
When I got the job, I knew what _______ money really is.

Correct option is A

The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) hard-earned.
✅ Explanation:
· "Hard-earned money" is a standard collocation meaning money gained through hard work and effort. (Hindi meaning: कठिन परिश्रम से कमाया गया पैसा)
· Example: She saved every bit of her hard-earned money for her children's education.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· (b) effort-earned – (Non-standard, incorrect collocation) (कोई प्रयोग नहीं)
· (c) soft-earned – (Incorrect phrase, not used) (कोई सही अर्थ नहीं)
· (d) honest-earned – (Awkward phrasing, not a standard collocation) (ईमानदारी से कमाया हुआ – पर वाक्यांश गलत)
�� Information Booster:
· In English, "hard-earned money" is a very commonly accepted expression!