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    Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the highlighted word segment in the given sentence. If the two families could forget their past
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    Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the highlighted word segment in the given sentence.
    If the two families could forget their past quarrels forever, both could benefit immensely.

    A.

    cut to the quick

    B.

    catch a tartar

    C.

    bury the hatchet

    D.

    do a good turn

    Correct option is C


    Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Bury the hatchet: to stop fighting or arguing and become friendly. (झगड़े या मतभेद को समाप्त कर दोस्त बनना)
    Example: After years of rivalry, the two brothers finally buried the hatchet.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · (a) Cut to the quick: deeply hurt emotionally.
    · (b) Catch a tartar: encounter someone unexpectedly difficult.
    · (d) Do a good turn: do someone a favour.

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