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What is the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression in the sentence given below? The security guard fell asleep at the switch and a robber broke in.
- 1Failed to do one's duty or remain alert at a critical time✓
- 2Discharged one's duties with utmost sincerity
- 3Fell asleep due to extreme physical exhaustion
- 4Intentionally assisted the criminal in the crime
Correct answer
Failed to do one's duty or remain alert at a critical time
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