Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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bark is worse than his bite
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- threat is worse than the action taken.
- temper cannot be controlled
- ferocious scolding hurt more than his action.
- anger is always justified.
Correct Option: A
bark is worse than bite : threat is worse than the action taken. Here, threat is worse than the action taken is the right option Look at the sentences :
● I wouldn’t be scared of her if I were you. Her bark’s a lot worse than her bite.
