Instructions
Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below.
Question 38
During the debate, when the minister appeared to be vague about his stand on the controversial energy project, his opponent asked him to ______________ and declare outright if the government would go ahead with the project or not.
Solution
'Cut to the chase' means to 'come to the point without diverging into other issues.' The sentence presents a scenario where a minister appeared vague about his stance on a controversial energy project. It makes sense that the opponent would ask him to 'cut to the chase' to point out that he should be clear with what he wishes to express. Option B is the correct answer.
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