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Q · Idioms and Phrases medium · 45s
Directions: In the following question, an idiom/phrase is given in bracket within a sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses its meaning. I think the new agreement is a (bitter pill to swallow).
TopicIdioms and Phrases
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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“Bitter pill to swallow” means something unpleasant that must be accepted. Example: The demotion was a bitter pill to swallow for him.
Final Answer: Option B - Difficult to accept