Directions: In this question, 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 rub me the wrong way, I am bound to react.

Explanation for option 1: “Rub (someone) the wrong way” means to irritate or annoy someone. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 2: This does not express the exact meaning of the underlined part. Explanation for option 3: This is incorrect as “rub the wrong way” means to irritate somebody. Explanation for option 4: This is incorrect as the underlined idiom means to annoy someone.