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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to strain every nerve
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- to make utmost efforts
- to feel weak and tired
- to be a diligent worker
- to be methodical in work
Correct Option: A
to strain every nerve : to try as hard as you can to do something
● I was straining every nerve to catch what they were saying. The best option is to make utmost efforts.
