Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

Rajesh threatened to lie down on the job if his salary was not raised.

  1. Abstain from work

  2. Remain in office throughout the night

  3. Ask for other's help

  4. Lie down in protest

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: Abstain from work The phrase means to do less than one could or should do; shirk one's obligations.