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I don't think the law will interfere with us as we are just trying to turn an honest penny .

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.
I don't think the law will interfere with us as we are just trying to turn an honest penny .
1). make a legitimate living
2). make a good living
3). have dealings in white money
4). become more honest


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make a legitimate living : - is correct hence option 1

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