Idioms and Phrases - Verbal and Reasoning

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phraseitalicised and underlinedin the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q1:

The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.

A took an oath

B took a risk

C extended help

D caused embarrassment

ANS:B - took a risk

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