During a recorded planning session for an avian monitoring expedition in a coastal wetland, two field biologists, Beatriz and Gonzalo, discuss their logistical challenges:
Beatriz: "We cannot afford to throw in the towel just because the morning fog delays the telemetry calibration; we must adjust our schedule instead."
Gonzalo: "I agree, but we also need every team member to pull their weight when hauling the solar battery packs across the marsh."
Beatriz: "Regarding the disputed sensor placement on the northern dune, I am glad we finally see eye to eye on anchoring them near the tidal inlet."
Gonzalo: "Indeed. And since the backup hydrophone was corroded by saltwater yesterday, we will simply have to bite the bullet and order the high-grade replacement unit today."
Match each idiomatic expression used in the dialogue to its correct contextual meaning.
- Throw in the towelSurrender or abandon an ongoing task when facing initial difficulties
- Pull one's weightContribute a fair and necessary share of effort toward a collective task
- See eye to eyeReach mutual agreement and share the same perspective on a decision
- Bite the bulletFace an unpleasant or costly necessity with determination and without delay