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In the middle of the finance meeting, he started talking about the company holiday party, which was neither here nor there. Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase “neither here nor there in the sentence above?

A. Not surprising

B. Very dose

C. Not relevant

D. A very serious matter

Answer Explanation:

The meaning of the phrase "neither here nor there" in the sentence above is "Not relevant." When someone says something is "neither here nor there," it means it's not pertinent or doesn't have any significance to the current topic.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

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