Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Q:

This problem is a hard nut to crack, it will take longer than they imagined.

• 1
  involves breaking nuts
• 2
  is not interesting enough
• 3
  is difficult to solve
• 4
  needs a lot of work