Question
In the given question a sentence with a blank is given.
From the options choose the idiom which will fit perfectly in the blank and make the sentence correct in all aspects. Instead of blaming others for his failures, he decided to ________ and work harder to improve his skills.Solution
"Turn over a new leaf" – Make a fresh start or change one’s behavior for the better. "Hit the sack" – Go to sleep. "Miss the boat" – Miss an opportunity."Throw in the towel" – Give up. "Play devil’s advocate" – Argue against an idea to test its strength.
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