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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. Our Principal is not a man to mince matters.
    1. to confuse issues
    2. to say something mildly
    3. to mix everything togethe
    4. to be very modest
Correct Option: A

to mince matters : to mix facts unduly
● One must not mince matters; one must say what one means. The best option is to confuse issues.



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