Question 20
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option that best completes the sentence: He's always been one to ________ when things get tough, rather than facing his problems head-on.
- A.carry a torch
- B.beat around the bush
- C.take a back seat
- D.bury his head in the sand
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (bury his head in the sand)
Explanation
The opposite of facing problems is ignoring them, and 'bury his head in the sand' means to ignore a problem and hope it goes away.