But with the US and UK ‘egging on’ the Israelis, instead of reining in their rabid ally, it is difficult to foresee a negotiated denouement of this dangerous conflict. Here phrase ‘egging on’ means:

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B: Strongly encourage. The correct answer is B: Strongly encourage. 'EGGING ON' means to strongly encourage someone to do something, often something risky — to urge or incite action.

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A: Embarrass

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B: Strongly encourage

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C: Feel ashamed

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D: Make fool

But with the US and UK ‘egging on’ the Israelis, instead of reining in their rabid ally, it is difficult to foresee a negotiated denouement of this dangerous conflict. Here phrase ‘egging on’ means:

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