Which one is correct?
Correct answer: B. He is trying to brush off his mistakes.
- A. He is trying to brush away his mistakes.
- B. He is trying to brush off his mistakes.
- C. He is trying to brush into his mistakes.
- D. He is trying to brush on his mistakes.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 'He is trying to brush off his mistakes.' This phrase is idiomatic, meaning that he is attempting to dismiss or not worry about his errors. The other options are incorrect because 'brush away' does not fit the typical usage with 'mistakes', and both 'brush into' and 'brush on' are not standard expressions in English, leading to confusion in meaning.
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