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 set the Thames on fire
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- do a heroic deed
- do something to suit one’s own purpose
- to burn someone alive
- destroy with fire
Correct Option: A
to set the Thames on fire : to do such a work that needs a strenuous effort.
● To win Mount Everest is like setting the Thames on fire. The best option is do a heroic deed.
