Select the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
Rina pulled a long face since her husband had not bought her a diamond necklace on their anniversary.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To look saddened.
The idiom "pull a long face" means to look sad, disappointed, or unhappy. In the sentence, Rina was upset because her husband didn’t buy her a diamond necklace.
Other options:
To be euphoric (extremely happy) – opposite meaning.
To be ecstatic (overjoyed) – opposite meaning.
To be electrified (excited or thrilled) – incorrect.
Thus, "to look saddened" is the best choice.