Choose from the options A to E the one that is the MOST APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION for each of the following statements.
The house is going under the hammer. This means the house is being___________
- constructed
- demolished
- renovated
- repaired
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sold
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
The phrase "going under the hammer" is an idiom commonly used to describe a property or item being auctioned. In an auction setting, the auctioneer often uses a hammer to signal the final bid and declare the item as sold to the highest bidder.