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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My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic authorities were of no avail.
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- unsuccessful
- postponed
- useless
- delayed
Correct Option: C
of no avail : of little or no use l Everything
● did to help her was of no avail. The best option is useless.
