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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fall between two stools

AFail to achieve either of two aims

BConfused to select either of two options

CFall upon the hurdles continuously

DSucceed to achieve both aims

Answer:

A. Fail to achieve either of two aims

Read Explanation:

• This describes a situation where someone tries to do two things at once but fails at both because they couldn't commit to either. • Imagine trying to sit on two chairs that are moving apart; you end up on the floor.


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