Question
In the following question, four alternatives are given
for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. If none of the given meanings is correct, then mark option 5, i.e., ‘None of the above’ as your answer. The man kept hiding his light under a bushel even though the whole neighbourhood is aware of his cleanliness initiatives for society.Solution
"Hiding one's light under a bushel" means not showcasing one’s abilities or accomplishments, often due to modesty or shyness. In the given sentence, the man is not openly taking credit for his cleanliness initiatives, making this the correct interpretation.
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