Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The activist is working really hard and was determined to ________ for this cause.

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  1. have feet of clay
  2. blow his own trumpet
  3. move heaven and earth
  4. keep the wolf from the door

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Option 3 : move heaven and earth
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The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. move heaven and earth.

Key Points

  • The phrase "move heaven and earth" means to do everything possible to achieve something. (हर संभव प्रयास करना)
    • Example: She will move heaven and earth to ensure her child gets the best education.
  • Hence, the correct phrase for the activist working really hard and determined to achieve something significant is "move heaven and earth".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. move heaven and earth.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Have feet of clay (कमजोरी होना): A fundamental weakness or flaw in someone who is otherwise admired.
    • Example: Despite his achievements, he had feet of clay that eventually led to his downfall.
  • Blow his own trumpet (अपनी प्रशंसा करना): To boast or brag about one's own achievements.
    • Example: He never misses a chance to blow his own trumpet about his successful projects.
  • Keep the wolf from the door (गरीबी से बचाना): To have just enough money to avoid going hungry or to keep away poverty.
    • Example: She took a part-time job to keep the wolf from the door.

 

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