Multiple choice

When the argument turned into a fight, the police _______ and intervened.

  1. took the bull by the horns

  2. took the bloom off

  3. took a back seat

  4. took it on the chin

  5. .
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 Here, ‘a’ is the correct option as it implies a situation in which someone acts decisively in order to deal with a difficult situation or problem. ‘Took the bloom off’ refers to spoiling or making an incident less enjoyable. ‘Took a back seat’ refers to someone choosing to become less involved in something. ‘Took it on the chin’ refers to accepting adversity, criticism or defeat without complaining.

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