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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.

  1. Politicians enjoy blowing their own trumpets.
    1. to boast about their achievements
    2. to use one’s own trumpet
    3. to blow their trumpet loudly
    4. to praise others trumpeting
Correct Option: A

blowing their own trumpets : boasting
● Anyone will tell you she’s one of the best journalists we have got, although she never blows her own trumpet. The best option is to boast about their achievements.



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