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    Question

    Idioms are highlighted in the below-given sentences.

    Choose the option that are similar in meaning to the Idioms. The new manager's strict policies were a hard pill to swallow for the employees, but they eventually realized the changes were necessary.
    A A difficult situation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B An unexpected benefit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A challenging task Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A difficult fact or circumstance that is unpleasant but must be accepted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "a hard pill to swallow" is used to describe something that is difficult or unpleasant to accept but is necessary or inevitable. It implies that just as swallowing a bitter pill can be challenging, accepting a difficult truth or situation can also be emotionally or mentally difficult.

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