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    Question

    In each of the following questions, a sentence is given

    with an idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. The panel’s decision to postpone the investigation indefinitely was widely criticized as an attempt to sweep the issue under the carpet, rather than addressing it transparently.
    A Resolve the issue efficiently Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Delay action for procedural reasons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Conceal or ignore a problem deliberately Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Investigate the matter thoroughly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ā€œSweep under the carpetā€ means: to hide or ignore a problem intentionally avoid dealing with something embarrassing Context: ā€œpostpone indefinitelyā€ + ā€œnot addressingā€ → hiding issue Option Analysis: A → oppositeĀ  B → partial meaningĀ  C → correctĀ  D → oppositeĀ 

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