Man: 'How was your presentation in the economics colloquium?' Woman: 'It went off without a hitch.' What does the woman mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The presentation proceeded completely smoothly without any unforeseen problems
'Without a hitch' is an idiom meaning smoothly, successfully, and without encountering any obstacles.
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