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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His friends beat the boy to pay off old scores.
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- to refund old dues
- to take revenge
- to force him to be a scorer in a match
- because he had not scored well earlier
Correct Option: B
to pay off old scores : get revenge on someone for some grievance
●Rishabh was satisfied as he had paid off old scores by beating Rohan’s little sister. The best option is to take revenge.
