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Difficulty: EasyIdiomatic Expressions in Context

Although the two logistics supervisors disagreed on the transport schedule initially, they were finally able to see eye to eye after reviewing the route constraints together. In this context, what is the closest meaning of the expression see eye to eye?

  1. A
    maintain direct physical eye contact
  2. agree with each otherAnswer
  3. C
    dispute the plan aggressively
  4. D
    supervise a task with strict oversight

Answer

agree with each other
The idiom 'see eye to eye' means to be in agreement or share the same opinion. In the given sentence, the introductory clause 'Although the two logistics supervisors disagreed... initially' establishes a contrast, showing that reviewing the route constraints led them to reach an agreement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context clues and transition words in the sentence.
The sentence begins with 'Although... disagreed initially,' indicating that the second half of the sentence contrasts with the earlier disagreement.
Contrast transition words signal a shift in relationship or state from conflict to resolution.
2
Identify the figurative meaning that logically completes the sentence.
The phrase describes reaching a consensus or mutual understanding.
An idiomatic expression must be understood figuratively to match the rhetorical context.

Key Concept

Idiomatic expressions convey non-literal meanings that can be deduced from context clues and transitional phrases.
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