Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bracketed part.
His argument does not (hold water).

Options

A. to have effect
B. to influence
C. to check the flow of water
D. sound logical fact

Answer

D

Explanation

not hold water : If an argument, an excuse, a theory etc., does not hold water, you cannot believe it. Hold water: to stand up to critical examination Your explanation doesn.t hold water. The best option is sound logical fact