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Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To take the wind out of another’s sail

  1. To manoeuvre to mislead another on high seas

  2. To cause harm to another

  3. To defeat the motive

  4. To make someone feel less confident

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'To take the wind out of another’s sail' means 'to make someone feel less confident'.

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