Which of the following spoken phrases features an appropriate use of an idiom to describe a situation where someone is reluctantly forced to face a difficult or unpleasant reality?

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A He decided to beat around the bush and face the music.
B She knew it was time to cry over spilled milk and accept the terms.
C He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake to the entire team.
D She preferred to let sleeping dogs lie by confronting the manager directly.

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Answer: C. He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake to the entire team.

• Answer: C
• Explanation: The idiom "bite the bullet" means to face a painful or difficult situation with courage and endurance. Option A is contradictory because "beating around the bush" means avoiding the main topic. Option B is incorrect as "crying over spilled milk" means worrying about past mistakes that cannot be changed. Option D is contradictory because "letting sleeping dogs lie" means leaving a situation undisturbed.

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Which of the following spoken phrases features an appropriate use of an idiom to describe a situation where someone is reluctantly forced to face a difficult or unpleasant reality?

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