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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To put the cat among the pigeons

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To put the cat among the pigeons
1). To hunt easy prey
2). To be different in a group where everybody is alike
3). To do something that is likely to cause controversy
4). When the entire group feels trapped in a bad situation


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To do something that is likely to cause controversy : - is correct hence option 3

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