Question

13. Fill in the blank with the most suitable idiom / phrase to make the statement meaningful and complete.

Don't you think, you____ by not showing up at the meeting?
(A) cut corners
(B) made your head spin
(C) hung in there
(D) burnt bridges​

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) burnt bridges​

Explanation:

Literally, to destroy a bridge or path behind oneself, so that others cannot follow. This usage is often related to military action. When the troops retreated from the area, they were sure to burn their bridges behind them.