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Given below is an idiom/phrase followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response which is the most appropriate meaning.
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Given below is an idiom/phrase followed by four alternative meanings to
each. Choose the response which is the most appropriate meaning.
Look to your laurels

A.

To make an extra effort to secure one's position

B.

To look suitable for a particular situation

C.

To guard one's trophies

D.

To praise oneself

Correct option is A

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom “Look to your laurels” is “To make an extra effort to secure one's position.”
· This idiom suggests that one should not rest on their achievements but continue striving to maintain success.
· Example: "After winning the championship last year, the coach reminded the team not to look to their laurels."
· Here, (a) accurately reflects the intended meaning.
Meanings of other given words:
· To look suitable for a particular situation - Incorrect; it suggests appearance rather than effort.
· To guard one's trophies - Incorrect; it focuses on physical trophies rather than achievements.
· To praise oneself - Incorrect; it implies self-congratulation, which is not the meaning of this idiom.

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