Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
My son was disappointed with his failure, but he took heart and tried again.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. felt encouraged.
- In this context, "took heart" means to gain courage or motivation despite experiencing disappointment or setbacks.
- It suggests that despite feeling disappointed with his failure, he found encouragement or determination within himself and decided to try again.