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    Question

    Substitute the bold word-segment with the most appropriate

    idiom. She made every possible effort to finish the project before the deadline, but she was unable to complete it on time.
    A Burned the midnight oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bit the bullet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Turned the tables Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Jumped the gun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom burned the midnight oil means to work hard or stay up late to complete a task. It fits the context of someone making every effort to finish a project.
    Option 2 ("bit the bullet") means to face something difficult, but it doesn't fit the context here.
    Option 3 ("turned the tables") means to reverse a situation.
    Option 4 ("jumped the gun") means to start something prematurely.

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