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Idioms and phrases: Choose the correct meaning of the expression. The idiom is: "To set one's face against". Select the option that best conveys the intended meaning.

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To oppose with determination
To judge by appearance
To get out of difficulty
To look at one steadily
None of these

Correct Answer: To oppose with determination

Explanation:

Given data

Idiom: "to set one's face against".

Concept/ApproachThis expression means to resolutely oppose something.

Option analysisA is correct. B misreads "face" as appearance; C/D are unrelated.

Final AnswerTo oppose with determination

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