Question

I asked John about the issue, but he just pulled my leg

Q: Answer-I asked John about the issue, but he just pulled my leg instead of answering my question.

The idiom pulled my leg means to tease or joke with someone, which doesnt fit well in the context of avoiding a question. Beat around the bush means to avoid giving a direct answer, which fits the context of not answering the question directly.Meanings of other idioms Gave me the cold shoulder To ignore or be indifferent to someone.Bit off more than he could chew To take on more than one can handle.Put his foot in his mouth To say something embarrassing or inappropriate.Since John didnt answer the question directly, option c is the best replacement.

instead of answering my question. Given below are sentences with an idiom given in bold. Replace the idiom from the four options provided to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct. If no such replacement is required mark (e) i.e., “No replacement required” as your answer choice.

A gave me the cold shoulder

B bit off more than he could chew

C beat around the bush

D put his foot in his mouth

E No replacement required

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