Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

After the new government took over, all the projects started by the older one fell by the wayside.

  1. remained unfinished

  2. restarted with new vigor

  3. completed quickly

  4. became organised
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'fell by the wayside' refers to something remaining unfinished. The others are incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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