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    Question

    Despite the financial crisis, the company decided to

    tighten its belt and invest in a risky new project. Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold. 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.
    A go out on a limb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B play it safe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C throw caution to the wind Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D keep its head above water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No replacement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "tighten its belt" means to cut expenses and be frugal, which contradicts the idea of investing in a risky project. "Throw caution to the wind" means to act recklessly or take a bold risk, which fits the sentence best.Meanings of other idioms:Go out on a limb – Take a risk or support an idea that others may not.Play it safe – Avoid risks and be cautious.Keep its head above water – Struggle to survive financially or emotionally.Since the company is making a bold investment despite financial difficulties, option (c) is the best choice.

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