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English question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom:

"The team decided to pull out all the stops for their upcoming presentation."

Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — To do everything to make something successful.
Explanation:
The idiom "pull out all the stops" means to make every possible effort, use all available resources, or spare no expense to achieve maximum effort and success.

Origin: The phrase comes from pipe organs, where pulling out all the "stops" (knobs that control airflow through organ pipes) allows every pipe to sound simultaneously, producing the maximum volume and power possible.
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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment High Court
Year 2026
Subject English
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