From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom.
Bitter pill to swallow.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The idiom refers to a fact or situation that is very unpleasant or difficult to face, but must be accepted.
Origin: It is a metaphor for medicine—it might be 'bitter' (bad/unpleasant), but you still have to 'swallow' it to move forward or deal with the reality of a situation.
Example: 'Losing the championship after leading the whole game was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.'
Hence correct answer is Something that is painful or hard to accept