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    Select the alternative which best express the meaning of the idioms/phrase.Back away
    Question

    Select the alternative which best express the meaning of the idioms/phrase.
    Back away

    A.

    Refuse to do something

    B.

    To be extravagant

    C.

    To retreat

    D.

    To criticise someone

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) To retreat is the correct meaning of the given idiom.

    Idiom: Back away

    Meaning: To move backward or withdraw from a situation, often due to fear or reluctance. (पीछे हटना, किसी स्थिति से हट जाना)

    Example:She started to argue but quickly backed away when she saw his anger.

    Related Idioms:

    • Step back – To withdraw from involvement.
    • Back off – To stop being aggressive or forceful.

    Meanings of other options:

    • Refuse to do something (गलत) – "Back away" does not mean refusing; it means physically or mentally withdrawing.
    • To be extravagant (गलत) – No relation to spending or being lavish.
    • To criticise someone (गलत) – The idiom does not mean criticizing.

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