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The idiom "hiding his light under a bushel" means that someone is concealing their talents, abilities, or achievements out of modesty or humility, even though others might be aware of them. The phrase suggests that the person is not showing off or bragging about their own capabilities. Thus, option D (to express humility) is the correct answer.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold idiom in the given sentence.
In spite of her severe accident she took heart and moved forwar...
The fact that the guard was a thin man considerably shorter than Walker made the task seem like a catwalk .
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fair-weather friend
Usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold idiom.
The old man was caught in a Catch-22 situation .
See eye to eye
The given sentence is followed by four phrases/ idioms. Choose the one which can be filled in the blank to make the sentence most meaningful and correc...
A Slap on the Wrist
After decades of neglect, ASI is finally ……………… with much needed improvement to its research method.