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Select the most appropriate idiom that refers to the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The agents are struck in a difficult circumstance with no escape at all.

ATo go to the dogs

BBack against the wall

CTo give currency

DTo give one a long rope Correct Answer: B

Answer:

B. Back against the wall

Read Explanation:

• This idiom describes being in a hard-pressed situation where there is very little room to maneuver or escape.


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