The board's decision to hire an expensive consultant seemed to fly in the face of their earlier promise to cut costs. What does it mean to 'fly in the face of' something?
To be in direct opposition to something; to openly disregard or contradict.
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Faced with overwhelming technical difficulties and budget cuts, the founder had no choice but to throw in the towel. What does it mean to 'throw in the towel'?
To give up; to admit defeat (a phrase derived from boxing).
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Dismissing all innovative ideas as 'impractical dreams' is a sweeping statement that lacks real analysis. What is the danger of a 'sweeping statement'?
It is a generalization that applies to everything in a category, often inaccurately or without considering exceptions.
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The politician's claim that the economic downturn was due entirely to a single squirrel causing a power outage was patently not true. What is the best synonym for 'patently' in this context?
Obviously, clearly, evidently.
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banana
Go to last place!
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Other team loses 20 points!
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Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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After implementing the new system, the project team began to make strides in improving efficiency. What does it mean to 'make strides in something'?
To make significant progress or improvement.
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Her description of the intense pressure felt by high achievers really seemed to ring true. What is the meaning of 'ring true'?
To sound genuine or believable (often based on personal experience or intuition).
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After two years of trying to launch the product with no success, the team decided to change tack and focus on a different market. What does 'change tack' mean?
To adopt a different method, strategy, or approach.
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Even though he was nervous, he decided to give something a go and submit his unconventional proposal. What is the meaning of 'give something a go'?
To try something; to attempt a new activity.
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The analysis of why the startup failed was spot onâit identified the management issues perfectly. What is the meaning of 'spot on'?
Exactly right; accurate.
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The idea that all failures can be avoided by simply wishing for success is a complete fallacy. What does the phrase "complete fallacy" mean?
A widely believed but false idea/statement; a total untruth.
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The documentary about perseverance in the face of repeated setbacks struck a chord with many. What does it mean for something to 'strike a chord'?
To evoke a strong emotional reaction, sympathy, or recognition in someone.
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To suggest that a global financial crisis can be solved by simply 'cutting spending' is way too oversimplistic. What is being criticized by this phrase?
That the proposed solution fails to account for the complex reality of the situation.
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Even the most biased report usually has an element of truth hidden within it. - Explain the meaning of this statement
