Question
In the question below, a sentence is given with a part
missing. From the options below, choose the correct combination of idioms that can fit in the blank to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct. Despite facing numerous challenges, the explorer _______ and finally reached the summit of the mountain. 1. Got cold feet 2. Gave up the ghost 3. Brought home the baconSolution
"Brought home the bacon" means to achieve success or accomplish something, fitting the context of the explorer's achievement. "Got cold feet" means to become nervous or scared, and "Gave up the ghost" means to die or fail, neither of which apply here.
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