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    Question

    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the

    bold idiom/phrase in the sentence. Despite several warnings from his advisors, the CEO stuck to his guns and refused to alter the company’s strategy.
    A To surrender under pressure and change one's stance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To act impulsively without careful thought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To rely on others for making important decisions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To hold firmly to one's position or opinion despite opposition Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "stuck to his guns" means to maintain one's opinion or decision firmly, even when faced with criticism or opposition.Option 1 ("To surrender under pressure and change one's stance") is the opposite of the idiom’s meaning.Option 2 ("To act impulsively without careful thought") does not fit the context, as the phrase implies determination rather than recklessness.Option 3 ("To rely on others for making important decisions") is unrelated to the meaning of the idiom.Thus, Option 4 is the best choice as it accurately conveys the meaning of the idiom.

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