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Directions: In these questions a sentence is given which contains an idiom or an idiomatic expression which has been italicized. Below it, four alternative meanings of the idiom have been suggested. Choose the correct meaning.

The long and the short of it is that they decided to marry.

A)  stoutly                 

B)         staunchly

C)  all that need be left unsaid is   

D)  all that can need and be said is