Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
1.
To make clean breast of
Discussion:
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Surajit said:
4 years ago
I can't understand. Please, anyone, help me to get this.
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Mohan malviya said:
10 years ago
Can any better explain?
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Surajit said:
4 years ago
I can't understand. Please explain in detail.
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RiturajSingh said:
5 years ago
To be of pure heart after telling the truth or signifying the fact.
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Prayash Saha said:
4 years ago
I can't understand please anyone explain in detail.
Manish said:
9 years ago
Give the usage of the phrase. And explain it in detail.
Prashant said:
8 years ago
I can't understand somebody please explain it.
Ahamika Pattnaik said:
8 years ago
The Oxford English Dictionary defines the noun breast as 'the two soft protuberances situated on the thorax in females'. The meaning used in 'make a clean breast of it' is an earlier and less literal one. The 'breast' there is the seat of the one's emotions and secrets; one's 'heart'. "To make a clean breast of" means to speak openly and honestly about something that has previously been lied. Eg: The judge will give the convict a lighter sentence if he makes a clean breast of his involvement with the crime.
Vimlesh kumar said:
8 years ago
Please explain it clearly.
Shweta Wankhede said:
6 years ago
The word "clean" means to make it pure, erase, wipe out so in the given option "To confess without of reserve" - the word confess means to come out with the truth and come clean of without being party to any crime or hidden incidents.
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