Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given
with an idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Despite facing repeated failures, she decided not to throw in the towel and continued working towards her goal.Solution
Throw in the towel → to give up or accept defeat  Correct → Accept defeat Option meanings: Accept defeat – give up ( correct) Delay the work – postpone Change the plan – modify strategy Take a break – pause temporarily
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