Instead of following established scientific frameworks, the rogue physicist chose to plough a lonely furrow with his research.
What does the idiom 'plough a lonely furrow' mean?

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A Destroy agricultural land for experiments
B Work alone on a task without any support or followers
C Steal data from rival institutions
D Replicate old experiments to prove them right

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Answer: B. Work alone on a task without any support or followers

Correct Answer: b) Work alone on a task without any support or followers
Explanation: To 'plough a lonely furrow' means to follow a course of action completely alone, without help or companions.

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Instead of following established scientific frameworks, the rogue physicist chose to plough a lonely furrow with his research. What does the idiom 'plough a lonely furrow' mean?

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