Back to the drawing board
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options (a), (b), (c) or (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. to draw comparisons
- B. to be a member of planning group
- C. to start planning again because the previous plan has failed ✓
- D. to be fast at understanding a situation
Correct Answer: C. to start planning again because the previous plan has failed
Explanation
'Back to the drawing board' means having to start over and plan again because the earlier attempt was unsuccessful.
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