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 young and the old sat cheek by jowl in the large audience.
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- very near
- very far
- tongue tied
- irritated
Correct Option: A
cheek by jowl : side by side, close together
● The two families lived cheek by jowl in one house. The best option is very near.