Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
Despite all preparations, the wedding did not ....... ?
A
come along
B
come off
C
come on
D
come up
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "come off" means to happen as planned or to succeed. So, when we say:
"Despite all preparations, the wedding did not come off."
It means that the wedding did not happen or was unsuccessful, despite all the preparations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11662)