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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence:

The Swedish scientists realized that they had been barking up the wrong tree.

Options:

Shouting at someone unnecessarily.

Following the wrong course of action.

Arguing for the wrong reason.

Behaving in a crazy manner.

Correct Answer:

Arguing for the wrong reason.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Arguing for the wrong reason.