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 party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.

A to be cautious

B to be on the defensive

C to take rest

D to show no reaction

ANS:D - to show no reaction

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