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    Question

    Fill in the blank given below using the correct idiom. 

    John thought his missing keys were stolen by his roommate, but he was ______________ because he later found them in his own backpack.

    A standing in good stead Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B killing two birds with one stone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C sinking their teeth into Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D barking up the wrong tree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E cutting corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "barking up the wrong tree" means pursuing a mistaken or misguided approach. (A) standing in good stead: To be beneficial or advantageous in the future. (B) killing two birds with one stone: Achieve two objectives or complete two tasks with a single action. (C) sinking their teeth into: To fully engage with or become deeply involved in something. (D) barking up the wrong tree: Pursuing a mistaken or misguided approach. (E) cutting corners: Completing a task quickly or without following proper procedures.

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