Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
He really stinks and smells foul after a hard session at the gym.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. pen and ink.
- The idiom "pen and ink" refers to something that is unpleasant or distasteful, often in terms of odor or smell.
- It conveys the idea of something emitting a strong and unpleasant odor, which aligns with the context of the sentence where the individual smells bad after a hard session at the gym.
- Therefore, "pen and ink" is an appropriate idiom to use in this context.