Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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to beat the rap
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- to destroy stereotypes
- to be more successful than others
- to be acquitted of a crime
- to involve someone in a crime
Correct Option: C
to beat the rap : to escape without being punished. Look at the sentence :
● He was charged with drunk driving, but he beat the rap. Here, to be acquitted of a crime is the right option.
