Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the underlined segment.
He thinks his new plan will undoubtedly produce the desired result .
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. bear fruit.
Correct Idiom: Bear fruit
Meaning: To produce successful or desired results.
Example: The team worked hard, and finally their efforts began to bear fruit.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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Sour grapes – To pretend to dislike something you cannot have
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Go pear-shaped – To go wrong or fail
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Go suck a lemon – An expression of annoyance telling someone to go away
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.