Directions: You are required to identify the words that are contextually similar to the phrase given in bold and mark that as your answer. If none of the option expresses the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not need to be correct grammatically.
The actor admitted in many interviews about how he burnt his bridges in the film world, becoming a nightmare to work with and constantly flying off the handle.
To handover
Incorrect AnswerTo cross the bridge
Incorrect AnswerTo eliminate the possibility of conflict
Incorrect AnswerTo eliminate the possibility of return
Correct AnswerNone of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Correct Answer is (d).
Burn one's bridges means to eliminate the possibility of return or retreat.
Example: burn one's bridges : If you get mad and quit your job, you'll be burning your bridges behind you.
As per the meaning above, only option D- to eliminate the possibility of return- matches the context.Hence, option D is correct.
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By: Abhishek kumar