Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The studies had to _______________ due to cricket. Afterall, I was the captain of the school team.

  1. take a backseat

  2. take a hike

  3. take it easy

  4. take a fancy

  5. take a beating
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. To take a backseat means to become less important than something else. The studies had to take a backseat due to cricket. Afterall, I was the captain of the school team.

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