Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Shantanu always buries his head in the sand whenever he explains his professional failures to his father.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. hides from the truth.
The phrase "buries his head in the sand" is an idiom that means avoiding or refusing to face unpleasant realities or truths.
"Hides from the truth" conveys the same idea of avoiding the truth, making it the most fitting replacement.
The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of the idiom.