Question

    In the sentence given below, an idiom/phrasal verb has been highlighted in bold. Given below it are five options, out of which you need to find the one which has the same meaning as the idiom/phrasal verb used in the sentence and can successfully replace the idiom/phrasal verb without changing the meaning of the sentence.

    Will you please stop beating about the bush?

    A boasting about yourself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B running from the authorities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C diverting the subject Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D harassing the innocent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E getting into a verbal scuffle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is C

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