Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom/ phrase from the four alternatives.

Black and blue

  1. Bitter relations

  2. To beat mercilessly

  3. To pacify the matter

  4. In a mood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'black and blue' refers to the dark bruise marks that appear on skin after being severely beaten. Option B correctly captures this physical meaning. The other options (bitter relations, to pacify, in a mood) are unrelated to the visible effects of physical injuries.

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