Choose the option that can replace the underlined text with the most…
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Choose the option that can replace the underlined text with the most appropriate idiom.
At the meeting, she dealt with the difficult situation directly and decisively and guided everyone confidently.
Answer: B. took the bull by the horns — ConceptAn idiom is a fixed expression whose intended meaning is different from the literal meanings of its individual words. To select an idiom, match the…
- A.
built castles in the air
- B.
took the bull by the horns
- C.
hit the roof
- D.
turned a blind eye
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Correct answer: B
Concept
An idiom is a fixed expression whose intended meaning is different from the literal meanings of its individual words. To select an idiom, match the complete contextual meaning and tone of the sentence, not the literal picture created by the phrase.
Application
The underlined words explicitly describe dealing with a difficult situation directly and decisively. “Took the bull by the horns” expresses the same idea and also fits the past-tense grammar of the sentence.
Contrast
“Built castles in the air” refers to making unrealistic plans or daydreaming.
“Hit the roof” refers to becoming extremely angry.
“Turned a blind eye” refers to deliberately ignoring something.
Result
The sentence becomes: “At the meeting, she took the bull by the horns and guided everyone confidently.”