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It is no longer easy to strike gold

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.

A.

Hit a golden spot

B.

Come across gold

C.

Come across the word "gold"

D.

Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information

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Correct answer is D

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