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)