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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. My sisters wished me good luck before I went on
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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
    My sisters wished me good luck before I went on the stage to sing.

    A.

    Told me to sit on the fence

    B.

    Told me to break a leg

    C.

    Told me to break the ice

    D.

    Told me to break an arm

    Correct option is B

     The correct substitution of the highlighted words is  told me to break a leg.
    Explanation:
    · The idiom  break a leg means to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
    · Grammatical Rule Used: This idiomatic expression is used to convey encouragement and positivity in an informal manner.
    · Example: Before the audition, my friends told me to break a leg.
    Meanings of other options:
    · Sit on the fence: To remain neutral. (Hindi: तटस्थ रहना)
    · Break the ice: To initiate a conversation. (Hindi: वार्तालाप शुरू करना)
    · Break an arm: This is not a recognized idiom in this context.

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