Question

Pick the option that most likely describes the idiom in the quotes in the given sentence.

When failure seemed imminent, the soldiers decided to 'go down swinging'.

• A. Leave and run
• B. Surrender
• C. Do the most while they could
• D. Change sides

Answer 1

The correct option is C Do the most while they could

'Go down swinging' means you will probably fail, but you refuse to give up. The most appropriate answer is C) do the most while they could. All the other options do not state the correct meaning of the given idiom.