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Foreign Expressions and Their Meanings
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Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign expression.
Coup d'etat
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a political stroke
💡 Explanation:
Coup d'etat literally means 'stroke of state' in French and refers to a sudden, illegal overthrow of a government. While 'a political stroke' is not the standard English definition, it's the closest option among the choices. The other options (rebellious activity, twist of fate, civil war) are not accurate definitions.