Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

If the government funding is withdrawn, I wonder if the old age pensioners will stand a chance.

  1. have a possibility of success in life

  2. agree with the government

  3. become very angry or annoyed

  4. maintain their position and refuse to yield
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Explanation

The phrase, 'stand a chance' refers to having a possibility of success in life. 'Become very angry or annoyed' refers to the phrase, 'see red'.  'Agree with the government' refers to the phrase, 'see eye to eye'. 'Maintain their position and refuse to yield' refers to the phrase, 'stand one’s ground'.

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