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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Move heaven and earth
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Move heaven and earth

A.

Pay for something

B.

Make every effort to achieve something

C.

Start something new

D.

Make difficult choices

Correct option is B


Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Move heaven and earth: To make every possible effort to achieve something, no matter how difficult. (Hindi meaning: एड़ी-चोटी का जोर लगाना)
Example: He moved heaven and earth to get a job in the civil services.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Leave no stone unturned: Try everything possible.
· Go the extra mile: Make more effort than expected.
· Pull out all the stops: Use all resources to succeed.

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