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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I stirred the hornet’s nest by my honest statement.
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- responded to criticism angrily
- caused anger in many people
- stopped people criticizing someone
- acted with energy and interest
Correct Option: B
stir the hornets’ nest : a difficult situation in which a lot of people get very angry.
● His letter to the papers stirred up a real hornets’ nest. The best option is caused anger in many people
