Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom/ phrase from the four alternatives.

To gain ground

  1. To succeed slowly and steadily

  2. To occupy more land

  3. By the way

  4. To be equal to
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Explanation

To gain ground is an idiom meaning to make progress, become more popular, or advance gradually. 'To succeed slowly and steadily' captures this gradual advancement meaning. The other options are literal misinterpretations or unrelated phrases.

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