Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the option that can substitute the underlined segment with the correct idiom.
After finishing this assignment, the employees make it a day.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: call it a day.
Key Points
- The phrase "make it a day" in the sentence needs to be replaced with the correct idiomatic expression that carries a similar meaning.
- The phrase "call it a day" is an idiom that means to stop working on something, usually after a long period of effort or when one considers enough work has been done for the day.
- The sentence should correctly read: "After finishing this assignment, the employees call it a day," meaning that after completing the work, they decide to stop working for the rest of the day.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 1'.
Additional Information
- Option 2 "consider it a day" does not convey the meaning of finishing work; it's not a recognized idiom in English.
- Option 3 "stop it a day" is grammatically incorrect and not an established idiom.
- Option 4 "ring it a day" is not a correct idiom; the correct expression is "call it a day."
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