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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My brother puts by a little money every month.
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- saves
- loses
- gives away
- spends carefully
Correct Option: A
put something by : to save money for a particular purpose. Look at the sentence :
● I am putting by part of my wages every week to buy a bike. The best option saves