Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The abrogation of article 370 was achieved in the teeth of tough resistance.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. in direct opposition to.
- If something happens or is done in the teeth of difficulties, the difficulties cause problems but do not stop it.
- Ex: The road was built in the teeth of fierce opposition from the public.
- Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast.
Hence, 'in direct opposition to' is apt. option to be used here.