In the following question, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the…
2025
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reena is a kind of person who wears her heart on her sleeve.
- A.
Expresses her emotions freely
- B.
Expresses her emotions curbingly
- C.
Suppresses her emotions openly
- D.
Suppresses her excitement sparingly
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Correct answer: A
Meaning: To openly display or make known one's emotions or sentiments.
Examples:
My father was always very closed off regarding his feelings, so when I had kids, I made a point of wearing my heart on my sleeve with them.
The senator has begun wearing his heart on his sleeve now that he's not seeking re-election.
Why this meaning matches the correct choice:
The statement that best matches this idiom is the option that says the person expresses her emotions freely, because the idiom describes someone who does not hide their feelings and shows them openly.
Why the other choices are incorrect:
"Expresses her emotions curbingly" implies restraining or holding back emotions, which is the opposite of showing feelings openly.
"Suppresses her emotions openly" contradicts itself and suggests hiding emotions rather than displaying them.
"Suppresses her excitement sparingly" indicates rarely showing excitement, which does not match the idea of openly displaying emotions.
Therefore, the correct answer is the choice that says the person expresses her emotions freely, because that directly matches the idiom's meaning.