Idiom/phrase meaning: "to make a clean breast of" (choose the correct sense) Context: This idiom is used when someone reveals the whole truth about a matter. Select the option that best expresses the meaning.
Verbal Ability
Idioms and Phrases
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATo gain prominence
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BTo praise oneself
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CTo confess without reserve
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DTo destroy before it blooms
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: To confess without reserve
Explanation
Given data
- Idiom: "to make a clean breast of".
- Situation: Admitting everything frankly.
MeaningThe idiom means to confess fully, keeping nothing back.
Option analysisTo confess without reserve — exact meaning. ✅(a), (b), (d) — unrelated to confession or truth-telling.
Usage tipOften used in legal or disciplinary contexts: "He made a clean breast of the fraud."
Final AnswerTo confess without reserve.