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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The police closed the book on the murder case.
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- solved the case of
- stopped working on
- handed the case over to another agency
- refused to take up
Correct Option: B
closed the book on : to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
● She closed the book on her career with a fine performance. The best option is stopped working on.