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.

The purchase deal cannot go through without the minister’s seal of approval.

  1. thinking over and approving it

  2. formal approval from higher authorities

  3. thinking over the matter and changing his mind

  4. formal agreement with the proposal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase, 'seal of approval' refers to the formal approval from the higher authorities. 'Formal agreement with the proposal' refers to the phrase, 'second a motion'. 'Thinking over the matter and changing his mind' refers to the phrase, 'on second thought'. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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