It requires unparalleled courage to set the Thames on fire

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It requires unparalleled courage to set the Thames on fire.

A. do a heroic deed

B. destroy with fire

C. do something extraordinary or brilliant

D. wreak evil on something

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

to set the Thames on fire: To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.

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Hussnain Tariq :

4 years ago

C is the right ans

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