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Choose the option that catches the spirit of the idiom given:
The demon drink:
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"Demon drink" is a figurative term that refers to alcohol in a negative sense.
BHU PET - 2019
BHU PET
Updated On:
Mar 26, 2025
alcoholic drink
cold drink
soft drink
hot drink
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Solution and Explanation
The term "demon drink" is often used as an idiom referring to alcoholic beverages, particularly in a negative context. Thus, the correct answer is "alcoholic drink."
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