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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: To confess without reserve

Explanation:


Given data

  • Idiom: "to make a clean breast of".
  • Situation: Admitting everything frankly.


Meaning
The idiom means to confess fully, keeping nothing back.


Option analysis
To confess without reserve — exact meaning. ✅(a), (b), (d) — unrelated to confession or truth-telling.


Usage tip
Often used in legal or disciplinary contexts: "He made a clean breast of the fraud."


Final Answer
To confess without reserve.

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