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.
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Our fleet bore down upon the enemy.
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- moved quickly backwards
- moved quickly to the left
- moved quickly to the right
- moved quickly towards
Correct Option: D
bear down : to move quickly towards somebody/something in a determined or threatening way.
● The storm bore down and ravaged the island. The best option is moved quickly towards.
