Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He will get his work done by hook or by crook.
Option 1: by any means, good or bad
Option 2: by persuading
Option 3: by bribing
Option 4: by threatening
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Correct Answer: by any means, good or bad
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The idiom by hook or by crook conveys the idea of being determined to achieve a goal using any possible means, whether they are considered good or bad. In the context of the sentence, it indicates a strong resolve to complete the work by using whatever methods or resources are available.
Therefore, the correct answer is, by any means, good or bad.