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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To end in smoke

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To end in smoke Correct Answer To come to nothing

The correct answer is 'To come to nothing'. 

Key Points

  • 'To end in smoke' means 'to come to nothing', 'to produce no positive results despite efforts'. (प्रयासों के बावजूद कोई सकारात्मक परिणाम नहीं देने के लिए)
  • In a sentence: Without collective efforts of everyone for the project assigned, individual efforts will end in smoke. 

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