Directions: Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.
“I expect you to do the job well but don’t try to boil the ocean!”
Increase competition
Incorrect AnswerComplete essentials
Incorrect AnswerWaste time
Correct AnswerUnexpectedly lucky
Incorrect AnswerNone of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Boil the ocean: To “boil the ocean” means to waste time on a task or project that is unnecessary and not worth doing.
Ex: You’re wasting my time. You might as well be boiling the ocean.
The closest option matching the correct meaning is waste time.
Hence, option C is correct.
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By: Brijesh Kumar