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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. To angle

To measure the river breadth
To fish with a net
To fish
To sit and watch the river

Correct Answer: To fish

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