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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 as your answer.

  1. Receiving his first award was a shot in the arm for him.
    1. something that gives encouragement
    2. something that is painful
    3. something that needs attention
    4. something done with a purpose
Correct Option: A

a shot in the arm : something that gives encouragement
● The opening of a new research centre will give a much-needed shot in the arm. The best option is something that gives encouragement



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