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Which of the phrases given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction required, mark ‘’No Correction required’ as the answer. Increasing poverty in the world is the western politicians’to bear fruit.

Q: Answer-Which of the phrases given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sen...

The phrase elephant in the room is an idiom that refers to an obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing or addressing, often because it is difficult or uncomfortable to confront. In the corrected sentence, the idiom is used to convey that the growing poverty in the world is a significant and undeniable issue that Western politicians need to acknowledge and deal with, even though they might be hesitant or reluctant to do so.

A First and foremost Correct Incorrect

B Elephant in the room Correct Incorrect

C Cry over spilt milk Correct Incorrect

D Eye wash Correct Incorrect

E No correction required Correct Incorrect

Detailed Solution

The phrase “elephant in the room” is an idiom that refers to an obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing or addressing, often because it is difficult or uncomfortable to confront. In the corrected sentence, the idiom is used to convey that the growing poverty in the world is a significant and undeniable issue that Western politicians need to acknowledge and deal with, even though they might be hesitant or reluctant to do so.

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