Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the highlighted idiom/ phrase –
The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.

Correct option is B

The phrase "go for the jugular" is an idiom that means to attack or challenge in a fierce and direct way, typically aiming for a decisive or critical victory. It originates from the literal sense of targeting the jugular vein, a vital part of the anatomy that, if struck, could result in a quick and decisive end.
• In the context of the passage where the winning team decides to intensify their effort in the last quarter of the match, the phrase clearly suggests an aggressive strategy to secure or ensure the win, not simply to participate or concede.
• Example: "In the final debate, the candidate decided to go for the jugular, bringing up her opponent's past controversies to gain a decisive edge in the election."