Question

Choose the most appropriate alternative meaning to the given idiom/phrase:

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• A. Challenged
• B. Protested
• C. Defeated
• D. Surpassed

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The given phrase means 'declared or issued a challenge'.

Option A is correct. 'Challenged' means 'issued a challenge'. Thus, the option has the exact meaning as the phrase and is the correct answer.

Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

Option B, protested, means 'expressed opposition'.

Option D, surpassed, means 'outdid'.