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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.

  1. Why do you fight shy of me?
    1. fight with
    2. avoid
    3. embarrass
    4. shout at
Correct Option: B

fight shy of something : to be unwilling to accept something or do something and to try to avoid it.
● I know the danger ; I see it and I tell myself that I mustfight shy of it. The best option is avoid



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