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The party stalwarts have advised the President $to\, take\, it\, lying\, down$ for a while.
The party stalwarts have advised the President $to\, take\, it\, lying\, down$ for a while.
- Ato be cautious
- Bto be on the defensive
- Cto take rest
- Dto show no reaction
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