Question
Fill in the blank given below using the correct idiom.
The athlete's dedication to training paid off when he won the championship, and his victory speech encouraged others to _______________ in pursuit of their goals.Solution
The idiom "grind" means to work hard, often in a repetitive or monotonous manner. (A) commit to memory: To memorize something. (B) break the back of anything: To complete the most difficult or substantial part of a task. (C) grind: To work hard, often in a repetitive or monotonous manner. (D) throw cold water upon anything: To discourage or dampen enthusiasm. (E) upset the apple cart: To disrupt or disturb a situation.
Select the idiom/phrase that most accurately and contextually replaces the bolded segment.
The coach’s criticism seemed harsh, but it was int...
Lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism
- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence.
The delay in the project turned out to be beneficial, as i... Which of the phrases given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sent...
- Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.
After months of uncertainty, the manager finally decided to __________ and i... - Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence.
The politician tried to sweep the scandal under the ru... Select the most appropriate idiom   ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.
Pallavi worked really hard for the examination and ______ to ...
Contain commonly used idioms and phrases in the English language. In each case, choose the option representing the correct meaning of each of ...
Break a leg
Buy a Lemon
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