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Select the most appropriate idiom for the group of words. Almost, but not quite good enough
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Select the most appropriate idiom for the group of words.
Almost, but not quite good enough

A.

Get your act together

B.

Go on the ball

C.

Stick to your guns

D.

Close but no cigar

Correct option is D

The correct option is (D).

Explanation: Option (D) is the correct meaning of the given group of words.
Close but no cigar: This idiom is used to describe an effort that was very near to succeeding but ultimately fell short of the goal. (लक्ष्य के करीब पहुंचना पर सफल न होना)
Example: He came in second place by just a fraction of a second—close, but no cigar.

Other related idioms and their meanings:

  • Get your act together: To organize yourself so that you can do things effectively.
  • On the ball: Alert and efficient.
  • Stick to your guns: To refuse to compromise or change your mind despite criticism.

So the correct answer is (d)

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