Question

Despite the financial crisis, the company decided to tighten its belt and invest in a risky new project.

Q: Answer-Despite the financial crisis, the company decided to tighten its belt and invest in a risky new proj...

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 idiomsGo 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.

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

B play it safe

C throw caution to the wind

D keep its head above water

E No replacement required

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