Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase/sentence.

I can never understand him because he has a bad habit of mincing matters.

  1. to leave in difficulties

  2. not to speak plainly

  3. returning

  4. to find fault
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Mincing matters' means not speaking directly or plainly - using indirect, overly careful, or evasive language. To mince words is to avoid being straightforward or explicit in communication.

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