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.
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His argument does not hold water.
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- to have effect
- to influence
- to check the flow of water
- sound logical fact
Correct Option: D
not hold water : If an argument, an excuse, a theory etc., does not hold water, you cannot believe it. Hold water : to stand up to critical examination
● Your explanation doesn’t hold water. The best option is sound logical fact
