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Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idom/proverb/phrase given in each question.


To make clean breast of:

Options

A

To tell the truth about something

B

To gain prominence

C

To destroy before it blooms

D

To praise oneself

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Correct Answer :

Option A

To tell the truth about something

Solution :

The correct answer is To tell the truth about something.


Explanation:
The idiom "to make a clean breast of" means to confess or fully reveal the truth about something, especially something bad, secret, or wrong that one has done, thereby clearing one's conscience.


Origin & Context:
Historically, the "breast" is considered the seat of emotions, secrets, and conscience. To "make a clean breast" of something means to purge or empty out all the guilt or hidden secrets from your breast (mind/heart), resulting in complete truthfulness and honesty.

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