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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You have been trying to solve this puzzle for a long time, be careful so that you avoid barking up the wrong tree.
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- trying to solve problems
- trying to find something at a wrong place
- keep working constantly
- climbing the wrong tree
Correct Option: B
barking up the wrong tree : to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve it.
● You’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re expecting us to lend you any money. The best option is trying to find something at a wrong place
