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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. The long winters here just beat me down.

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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.

The long winters here just beat me down.
1). Very cold
2). Harm someone
3). Get reprimanded
4). To exhaust or discourage someone


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The phrase “beat down” means to exhaust or discourage someone.

For example: I think working three jobs has finally beaten Rakesh down. Beat down is also used to refer to a very hot and intensely shining Sun.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

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