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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The manager dismissed the proposal out of hand and said that it was not at all practical.
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- completely
- directly
- simply
- quickly
Correct Option: A
out of hand : out of control; at once; immediately ; completely
● The second surgeon rejected the doctor’s treatment plan out of hand. The best option is completely.
