Question

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. 

Their ambitious business venture, which they had poured all their savings into, ended in smoke when they failed to secure the necessary funding. 

A to do something revolutionary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B to have no positive result Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C to have different opinions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D to overcome situation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E to make things worse Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

"To end in smoke" means that something fails or comes to nothing, despite initial expectations or efforts. 

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