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 students wanted a holiday, but the Principal put his foot down and said, ‘No’.
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- asserted his authority
- kicked them
- stepped out
- came downstairs
Correct Option: A
put his foot down : to be very strict in opposing what somebody wishes to do; take a firm stand
● She put her foot down and said we could not go to the carnival. The best option is asserted his authority.
