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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To die in harness

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To die in harness Correct Answer To die while on duty

The correct meaning is 'To die while in duty'.


Key Points

  • Here, in the given question the idiom 'To die in harness' means 'To die while in duty'.
  • To die in harness: die before retirement (सेवानिवृत्ति से पहले मरना)
    • Example: I fear dying in harness before I become a soldier.
  • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1.
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Correct Answer: To die while on duty.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meaning and examples of some idioms of the word 'Play':
     
Idiom Meaning Example
play (merry) hell with sth to seriously damage or confuse something The power cuts played hell with our computers.
play (sth) by ear to play a piece of music by remembering the notes He did not need sheet music. He could play the piece by ear.
play a joke/trick on sb to confuse someone or cause a problem for them Fate played a cruel trick on him when he was injured in his first game. 

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