Question

The given sentence is followed by four phrases/ idioms. Choose the one which can be filled in the blank to make the sentence most meaningful and correct.

When our system crashed, the call center employees ………….. our customers' anger.

A Bore the brunt of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Cut to the bone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Turn the corner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Make the scene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The phrase "bore the brunt of" is an idiom that means to experience the full force or main impact of a difficult, unpleasant, or adverse situation.

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