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    Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part contains an idiom/phrasal verb that may be correct or erroneous. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which is the correct idiom that should replace the error in bold, if there is any, and which makes the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No improvement required’, mark (E) as the answer.

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    for the ads you need and it won’t break the leg .
    A break the arm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B break the bank Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C break the table Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D brake the leg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom ‘break a leg’ is used for wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance. It is inappropriate here. The correct idiom is ‘break the bank’. It means ‘to cost too much’. With our new flexible membership options, you only pay for the ads you need and it won’t break the bank.

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