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What does the idiom 'There is no gainsaying the fact that the country is in difficulties' mean?

1. There is no denying that the country is facing challenges.
2. The country is making significant progress.
3. The country is refusing to acknowledge its problems.
4. The country is avoiding difficult situations.

Correct answer: There is no denying that the country is facing challenges.

Solution

'There is no gainsaying' means 'there is no denying' or 'it cannot be disputed'. Therefore, the sentence means the country is indeed facing difficulties or challenges.

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