In the present-day world, no individual or organization even think to plough a…
2025
In the present-day world, no individual or organization even think to plough a lonely furrow.
The best meaning for the underlined phrase above is:
- A.
work secretly
- B.
remain aligned
- C.
do without the help of others
- D.
remain non-aligned
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: do without the help of others
Meaning: to follow a course of action without support or companionship; to act independently or in isolation.
Why this fits: The image of "ploughing a lonely furrow" (ploughing a furrow alone) highlights doing something by oneself rather than working secretly or being neutral.
Example: She chose to plough a lonely furrow and launch the business without partners.