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Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herself all the time.

  1. A
    Crying over the spilt milk
  2. B
    Catching one’s eyes
  3. C
    Blowing her own trumpet
  4. D
    Facing the music

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The underlined phrase "praising herself all the time" means to boast or talk proudly about one's own achievements. The idiom "Blowing her own trumpet" (or blow one's own trumpet) means to talk boastfully about oneself or one's achievements, which fits the context perfectly.
Crying over the spilt milk: Expressing regret about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

Catching one's eyes: Attracting someone's attention.

Facing the music: Accepting unpleasant consequences or punishment for one's actions.

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Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herself all the time.
A
Crying over the spilt milk
B
Catching one’s eyes
C
Blowing her own trumpet
D
Facing the music

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