Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:
The CEO resigned, citing personal reasons, but insiders knew it was just a ______.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
A 'red herring' is something, especially a clue that is intentionally misleading or distracting from the actual issue. In this case, 'personal reasons' were used as a distraction from the real, likely negative, cause of the CEO's resignation.
A 'can of worms' refers to a complicated or unpleasant situation that is difficult to deal with.
A 'slip of the tongue' is a minor mistake in speech.
A 'feather in the cap' is an achievement to be proud of.