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Man does not live by ...... alone.

A. food

B. bread

C. meals

D. diet

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The phrase "Man does not live by ...... alone" is an idiomatic expression that implies that life requires more than just a single thing. The most common and traditional completion of this phrase is:

"Man does not live by bread alone."

This expression emphasizes that life's necessities go beyond physical sustenance and food. It implies that people also need intellectual, emotional, and spiritual fulfillment in addition to basic sustenance.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Option B: bread

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Comments ( 4 )

  1. Asif N
    Asif N :
    6 months ago

    I think bread alone doesn't have all the vitamins and nutrients etc.. needed to stay alive.

  2. Imtiaz Ali
    Imtiaz Ali :
    3 years ago

    bread, why

  3. Navdeep Singh
    Navdeep Singh :
    3 years ago

    Bread means

  4. Dalli Anupa
    Dalli Anupa :
    4 years ago

    I want solution plz

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