The politician was accused of blowing his own trumpet during the speech.What does the underlined idiom mean?
Correct answer: A. Praising oneself
- A. Praising oneself
- B. Criticizing others
- C. Telling lies
- D. Giving warnings
Explanation
The correct answer is Praising oneself because the idiom 'blowing one's own trumpet' is used to describe someone who is bragging or boasting about their own accomplishments. In the context of the sentence, the politician is being accused of self-promotion during his speech, which aligns with the meaning of the idiom.Option B, Criticizing others, is incorrect as the idiom specifically pertains to self-praise. Option C, Telling lies, is also incorrect since the idiom does not suggest dishonesty but rather a focus on one's own achievements. Lastly, Option D, Giving warnings, is irrelevant to the idiom's meaning, which is centered around boasting rather than issuing warnings.
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