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Difficulty: HardIdioms and Idiomatic Expressions

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct word that completes the idiomatic expression.

Answer:After several weeks of tense negotiations over the strategic merger, the executive board and the founding shareholders remain at 【loggerheads】 with each other regarding valuation.

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loggerheads
The idiomatic expression 'at loggerheads' means to be in strong or stubborn disagreement with someone. Supplying 'loggerheads' into the blank correctly completes the fixed phrase in line with the context of deadlock during corporate negotiations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the required idiomatic meaning.
The context describes ongoing conflict and persistent disagreement between two key decision-making groups during merger negotiations.
Understanding the context helps identify the specific fixed phrase expressing strong, persistent disagreement.
2
Identify the fixed idiomatic phrase that fits the structure 'at _____ with'.
The correct idiomatic expression is 'at loggerheads with'.
'At loggerheads' is a fixed English idiom that means engaged in a stubborn dispute or quarrel.

Key Concept

Completing fixed idiomatic expressions in corporate contexts
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions

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