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ibps-so 2023 · Question 160 of 323

You are required to identify the words that are contextually similar to the phrase given in bold and mark that as your answer. If none of the options expresses the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not need to be correct grammatically . Despite the manager's attempt to sweep the issue under the rug, the employees demanded a . c o transparent investigation. e e

  1. AExaggerate the problem
  2. BAddress the problem openly
  3. CIgnore the problem
  4. DConceal the problemCorrect
  5. ENone of these

Answer: D. Conceal the problem

Explanation

Sweep the issue under the rug: This idiom means to hide a problem or pretend it doesn't exist. Conceal the problem: This phrase expresses the same core meaning of attempting to hide or keep something hidden, aligning perfectly with the idiom's intent.

Source: IBPS SO Prelims Memory Based 2023 (RA/LO) - ixamBee · memory-based

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