Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "By dint of"
A
Slowly and gradually
B
By means of
C
Without steady application
D
By any means
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
The idiom "by dint of" means "by means of" or "as a result of persistent effort or a particular quality." For example, "He succeeded by dint of hard work" means he succeeded through hard work. Therefore option (2) is the closest meaning.