Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
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The sailors nailed their colours to their mast.
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- put up a colourful mast
- refused to climb down
- took over the ship
- decided to abandon the ship
Correct Option: B
Nail your colours to the mast : to say publicly and firmly what you believe or who you support.
● They nailed their colours to the mask of youth revolt. The best option is refused to climb down
