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Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. She didn’t want to upset anyone at work, so
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Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
She didn’t want to upset anyone at work, so she carefully navigated the office politics.

A.

scratch anyone's heads

B.

bite the bullet

C.

step on anyone's toes

D.

steal the show

Correct option is C


✔️ Option (c) step on anyone's toes is the correct idiom.
Idiom meaning: To offend or interfere with someone, especially in their area of responsibility.
· Hindi meaning: किसी को नाराज़ करना, किसी के अधिकार क्षेत्र में हस्तक्षेप करना
Correct sentence: She didn’t want to upset anyone at work, so she avoided stepping on anyone’s toes.
Example: "He didn’t share his opinion during the meeting, fearing he might step on someone’s toes."
Related idioms:
· Rock the boat – to disturb a situation.
· Cross the line – go beyond acceptable behavior.
Meanings of all options:
· (a) scratch anyone's heads – not a standard idiom. ❌
· (b) bite the bullet – endure a painful or unpleasant situation. ❌
· (c) step on anyone's toes – offend someone. ✅
· (d) steal the show – attract most attention. ❌

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