In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

Old customs die hard. This implies that old customs

  • A cause a lot of hardship and death
  • B must be stopped
  • C never die out
  • D cause hardship for younger people
  • E tend to last for a long time
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The correct answer is E. tend to last for a long time

The phrase "die hard" means that something is difficult to change or get rid of.

It implies that old customs or traditions are deeply ingrained and resistant to change

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