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In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and when the young man went away to the university he missed his girlfriend even more. 

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In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and when the young man went away to the university he missed his girlfriend even more. 


1). To cry in someone's absence 
2). To be away from someone makes you like him or her even more
3). To cherish one's absence
4). To be absent-minded


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Correct option - 2

The meaning of above given bold idiom is that the persons, places, or things become dearer to us when they are absent. Here, option 2 gives the most appropriate meaning to given idiom. $

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.$

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Answered by on | Votes 0 |

Correct option - 2

The meaning of above given bold idiom is that the persons, places, or things become dearer to us when they are absent. Here, option 2 gives the most appropriate meaning to given idiom. $

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.$




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