Find the correct meaning for the highlighted idiom. Choose the appropriate answer from below:- The thief was beaten black and blue by the people. To beat black and blue means - To beat ______ (
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A
with a black belt
B
mercilessly
C
with a blue belt
D
with a whip
Correct Answer
mercilessly
Detailed Explanation
The reason for selecting option (2) "mercilessly" as the correct meaning of the idiom "beaten black and blue" is that the phrase "beaten black and blue" describes a severe and brutal beating, where someone is physically harmed and bruised due to the violence inflicted upon them. It conveys the idea of a harsh and unrelenting beating without mercy or compassion, making "mercilessly" the appropriate choice to complete the idiom.
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