Choose the CORRECT idiom that fits in the blank. As the summit on global trade policy unfolded, the delegations from developing nations and industrialized countries found themselves ___________…
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Choose the CORRECT idiom that fits in the blank.
As the summit on global trade policy unfolded, the delegations from developing nations and industrialized countries found themselves ___________ grappling with entrenched positions on tariffs, subsidies, and market access, each side fiercely defending their economic interests and ideological principles amidst mounting diplomatic tension.
As the summit on global trade policy unfolded, the delegations from developing nations and industrialized countries found themselves ___________ grappling with entrenched positions on tariffs, subsidies, and market access, each side fiercely defending their economic interests and ideological principles amidst mounting diplomatic tension.
- jump on the bandwagon
- at loggerheads
- to throw caution to the wind
- take a shine to someone
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - at loggerheads
Delegations clashing over entrenched positions are 'at loggerheads' (in strong disagreement); the other idioms mean joining a trend, acting recklessly, or taking a liking.
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