Multiple choice

It is the time that the government seized the nettle and stopped parleying with the separatists. Select the correct meaning for the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

  1. overcame the difficulties

  2. became bold and aggressive

  3. dealt firmly and strictly

  4. got a hold of the thorns

  5. seized property
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the word 'parleys' suggests that the govt. has to be strict with the separatists.

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