Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    They’ve been _______ for years, but nothing ever seems

    to get better.
    A Barking up the wrong tree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jumping the gun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Breaking the bank Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cutting corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "barking up the wrong tree" means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.

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