Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
All the talk about his huge mansion and flourishing business was an eye wash .
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. a deception.
Correct Idiom: an eye wash
Meaning: A false display or a deceptive appearance intended to mislead or impress others.
Example: All the praise he gave was just an eye wash to gain her trust.
Meanings of the other options:
A pleasant news: Something that brings joy, but this is not connected to deceit.
A truth revealed: Opposite of deception; it means to uncover reality.
A good offer: A beneficial proposal, unrelated to misleading or false display.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.