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    Question

    Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

    After months of hard work, the team finally saw their efforts come to fruition when the project was completed and they were able to _______.

    A Kick the bucket Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bark up the wrong tree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Break the ice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Hit the jackpot Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Hit the jackpot " is an idiom that means to achieve great success or get a big reward, which fits the context of seeing efforts come to fruition and achieving a successful outcome. Bark up the wrong tree : This means to pursue a misguided course of action or make a false assumption, which is not relevant to achieving success. Kick the bucket : This is an idiom for dying, which does not fit the context of achieving a successful outcome. Break the ice : This means to initiate conversation or make people feel more comfortable, which does not fit the context of achieving success.

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