Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
Mayank was speaking a lot about honesty, but when Rita reminded him about the money paid to him for the work, he behaved cowardly and left the place.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Going with his tail between his legs.
Idiom: Going with his tail between his legs
Meaning: To leave in a humiliated or defeated manner
Example: After failing the interview, he walked out with his tail between his legs.
Meaning of the other idioms:
Flogging a dead horse: Wasting effort on something that has no chance of success
Gilding the pill: Making something bad seem more acceptable
Falling flat: Failing to have an intended effect
Hence, the chosen option is correct.