Direction: In the following question four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of Idiom/Phrase. To move heaven…
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Direction: In the following question four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of Idiom/Phrase.
To move heaven and earth
- to cause an earthquake
- to try everything possible
- to pray to all Gods
- to travel in a rocket
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - to try everything possible
"To move heaven and earth" means to make every possible effort to achieve something. It is a figure of speech, so it has nothing to do with earthquakes, prayer or travel.
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