Question : The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct Idiom for the bracketed text.
Mom said these instructions are (not understood by her) and that we should show them to Dad.
Option 1: Greek to her
Option 2: smart cookie to her
Option 3: pound the investment to her
Option 4: full of beans to her
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Correct Answer: Greek to her
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation :
The bracketed text indicates a need for an idiom expressing difficulty or lack of understanding. The correct idiom in this context is "Greek to her". The idiom "Greek to someone" is a common expression used to convey that something is not understood or is difficult to comprehend.
So, the correct sentence would be: Mom said these instructions are Greek to her and that we should show them to Dad.
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