Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

He has resigned his job & burnt his boats as far as government service is concerned.

  1. Felt dejected

  2. Blasted his hopes

  3. Ruined himself

  4. Left with no mean of retreat

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'To burn one's boats' means to do something that will make it impossible to change your plans and go back to a previous situation.