Question

Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold.

Q: Answer- Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold. Replace the idiom from the four options prov...

The idiom call it a day means to stop trying or give up, which contradicts the sentences meaning of continuing to try despite failures. Stay the course means to persist with an effort or goal despite difficulties, which fits the sentence context better. Meanings of other idioms Bite the bullet To endure a painful or unpleasant situation. Weather the storm To survive a difficult or challenging period. Throw in the towel To give up, stop trying closer to the meaning of call it a day, but opposite in intent. Since the sentence emphasizes determination to keep trying, option a is the correct choice.

Replace the idiom from the four options provided to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct. If no such replacement is required mark (e) i.e., “No replacement required” as your answer choice. Even though he had failed multiple times, he was determined to call it a day and keep trying until he succeeded.

A stay the course

B bite the bullet

C weather the storm

D throw in the towel

E No replacement required

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