Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

If you indulge in politics at your job, you might have to pay dearly at a later stage.

  1. reap rewards

  2. suffer a lot

  3. endure in return for gaining something

  4. accept responsibility for your actions
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase, 'pay dearly' refers to suffering a lot. 'Reap rewards' refers to 'pay dividends'. 'Endure in return for gaining something' refers to 'price you have to pay'. 'Accept responsibility for your actions' refers to the phrase, 'answer for'.

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