Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.

Tell me plainly who broke the mirror ,do not beat about the bush.

  1. put any blame on others

  2. pretend to be in aware of the matter

  3. approach the matter in a round about way

  4. try to impress me with your arguments
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To beat about the bush means to stall answering a question, to avoid and waste time.

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