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Identify the meaning of the italicized words,

He will never set the Thames on fire

(i) think deeply

(ii) get ruined

(iii) achieve something unusually good

(iv) None of the above

A(iii)

B(i)

C(ii)

D(iv)

Answer:

A. (iii)

Read Explanation:

  • Button's one lip - To keep quite

  • Dog's life - miserable life

  • par excellence - of the best quality of its type

  • lose heart - Lose hope


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