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English · Q223

Idioms And Phrases

Competitive Exams · English · question 223

Q223

To plough the sands

A.
To work hard to achieve one's aim
B.
To afford hope or ground for expecting a good result
C.
To busy oneself in a way which cannot lead to any profitable result
Answer
D.
To advance one's position in life

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
To plough the sands: To do something that seems futile.