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Option c is right answer

Question:
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in italics. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
The story does not hold water.
Options:
A) does not deserve appreciation.
B) does not fulfil the requirements.
C) cannot be believed.
D) cannot be valued.
Solution:

Ans: (b) does not fulfil the requirements.

If an opinion or a statement does not hold water, it can be shown to be wrong

Eg: Most of the arguments put forward by our opponents simply do not hold water.

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