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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rank and file
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rank and file

A.

The manager of a personnel department

B.

Ordinary workers in a company

C.

Financial activities in a firm

D.

A very well-organised company

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Rank and file: The ordinary members of an organization or the common workers as opposed to the leaders or officers. (सामान्य कर्मचारी या सदस्य)
Example: The new policy did not go down well with the rank and file of the company.
Other related idioms:
Bottom of the ladder – the lowest rank or position.
Foot soldier – someone who does the ordinary work.
Salt of the earth – a very good and honest person.

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