Which idiom means: to openly and visibly show one's emotions?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which idiom means: to openly and visibly show one's emotions? The correct choice is D. Wear your heart on your sleeve. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Devil's advocate
Why not A: “Devil's advocate” does not fit this question. The answer is Wear your heart on your sleeve.
- B. See eye to eye
Why not B: “See eye to eye” does not fit this question. The answer is Wear your heart on your sleeve.
- C. Go back on one's word
Why not C: “Go back on one's word” does not fit this question. The answer is Wear your heart on your sleeve.
- D. Wear your heart on your sleeve ✓
Correct answer
D. Wear your heart on your sleeve
Explanation
Wear your heart on your sleeve is the term that matches “Which idiom means: to openly and visibly show one's emotions” (option D). Option A (Devil's advocate) does not fit this question. Option B (See eye to eye) does not fit this question. Option C (Go back on one's word) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Wear your heart on your sleeve.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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