Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
How long can one hold out against starvation?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To endure a difficult situation.
Idiom: Hold out against
Meaning: To resist or endure a difficult situation or pressure, often for as long as possible.
Example: The soldiers held out against the enemy for weeks before reinforcements arrived.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.