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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Jose said:
5 years ago
The wording in the correct answer is wrong. The preposition ' of' is unnecessary. The correct form is ' to confess without reserve'.
Soswitha said:
1 decade ago
From dictionary, either of the two soft, producing organs on the upper front of a woman's body which secrete milk after pregnancy.
Ashell said:
4 years ago
It means to speak openly and honestly. Eg. I decided to make a clean breast of it/things and admit that I was to blame.
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Adesewa said:
6 years ago
The word breast is close to the heart. While the clean means clear your conscience from all doubt and guilt.
Sneha said:
1 decade ago
To eliminate the guilty feeling inside you, yo open the truth to eliminate that feeling i.e to feel better.
Sanjeet said:
1 decade ago
It actually means: to confess,here breast has connotation towards Heart.disclose smth from yr heart.
Vijay said:
1 decade ago
We are said to be open heart person or good person;when we confess our illegal activities.
Shweta said:
1 decade ago
The thief decided to make a clean breast of and tell the truth near the King.
R G said:
1 decade ago
to disclose the secrets which weigh upon one; to make full confession.
Shyam said:
1 decade ago
Admit everything without any balance from heart ie is to be openheart.
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