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