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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He got a job in the Railways through the back door.

  1. A
    Entered the office through the back entrance
  2. B
    Without appearing to others
  3. C
    The main door is under repair
  4. D
    In an indirect or unfair way

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The idiom "through the back door" means achieving or entering something in an indirect, secretive, or unfair way, often bypassing standard or official procedures. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He got a job in the Railways through the back door.
A
Entered the office through the back entrance
B
Without appearing to others
C
The main door is under repair
D
In an indirect or unfair way

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