Which of the following idioms means: to avoid talking about something directly?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which of the following idioms means: to avoid talking about something directly? The correct choice is A. Beat around the bush. 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. Beat around the bush ✓
- B. The last straw
Why not B: “The last straw” does not fit this question. The answer is Beat around the bush.
- C. Bite the bullet
Why not C: “Bite the bullet” does not fit this question. The answer is Beat around the bush.
- D. Piece of cake
Why not D: “Piece of cake” does not fit this question. The answer is Beat around the bush.
Correct answer
A. Beat around the bush
Explanation
Beat around the bush is the term that matches “Which of the following idioms means: to avoid talking about something directly” (option A). Option B (The last straw) does not fit this question. Option C (Bite the bullet) does not fit this question. Option D (Piece of cake) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Beat around the bush.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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