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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrase:

The manager hired him purely _____, despite his lack of experience.

The correct answer is

on merit

The blank needs a phrase describing the basis on which the manager hired him.

The contrast marker 'despite his lack of experience' signals he was chosen for some genuine quality other than experience.

'On merit' means on the basis of ability or worth, which fits this contrast perfectly.

'On the edge' means anxious, 'at all costs' means whatever it takes, and 'by the book' means strictly following rules, none of which suits the sense.

Therefore the correct phrase is on merit.

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