Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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The party high command wanted to stave off an open battle.
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- postpone
- wait and see
- allow it to take its own course
- prevent
Correct Option: A
to stave off : to prevent something bad from affecting you for a period of time; to delay something
● He could stave off an open argument. The best option is postpone.
