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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All his schemes ended in smoke.
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- came to nothing
- got on fire
- burnt up
- attracted everybody
Correct Option: A
ended in smoke : become useless
● All his schemes ended in smoke. The best option is came to nothing.