In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the…
2021
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To paddle one’s own canoe
- A.
To struggle for recognition
- B.
To destroy one’s chances
- C.
To never give up
- D.
To depend on oneself alone
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Correct answer: D
Answer: To depend on oneself alone.
Meaning: The idiom means to be self-reliant — to manage your own affairs and make your own decisions without depending on others.
To struggle for recognition — Incorrect. This refers to seeking acknowledgement, not being independent.
To destroy one’s chances — Incorrect. This means ruining opportunities, which is unrelated to the idiom’s sense of self-reliance.
To never give up — Incorrect. This denotes persistence; the idiom focuses on independence rather than perseverance.
To depend on oneself alone — Correct. The canoe metaphor suggests steering and propelling one’s own course without relying on others. Example: "When she started freelancing, she paddled her own canoe and handled client relations herself."
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