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    Question

    Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in

    the blank. Before starting the project, we need to _______________ and finalize the budget.
    A beat around the bush Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B get down to brass tacks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C cut corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D throw in the towel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "get down to brass tacks" means to focus on the essential details of a matter. Since the sentence talks about finalizing the budget before starting the project, this idiom is the most appropriate choice."Beat around the bush" means avoiding the main topic, which does not fit the sentence."Cut corners" means doing something cheaply or carelessly, which is not relevant here."Throw in the towel" means giving up, which does not match the context.Thus, option 2 "get down to brass tacks" is the correct answer.

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