In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idioms / phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idioms/phrase.

My parents opposed my plan to move abroad and said that they would move heaven and earth to stop me.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "try as hard as possible".

Key Points

• The idiom "move heaven and earth" means to make every possible effort to accomplish something or prevent something from happening. (हरसंभव प्रयास करना)
  • Example: She will move heaven and earth to ensure her child gets the best education.
• "try as hard as possible" is the correct expression for the idiom as it directly reflects the meaning of making every effort. (पूरी कोशिश करना)
  • Example: The rescue team tried as hard as possible to save the stranded hikers.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: "pray to all Gods" (सभी देवताओं से प्रार्थना करना): This does not convey the meaning of the idiom.
  • Example: In times of crisis, people often pray to all Gods for help.
• Option 3: "get it done on time" (समय पर काम पूरा करना): This phrase emphasizes timeliness, but it does not imply intense effort.
  • Example: The team worked efficiently to get it done on time.
• Option 4: "travel everywhere" (हर जगह यात्रा करना): This phrase refers to physical travel rather than making an effort.
  • Example: She dreams of traveling everywhere to explore the world.