Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herself all the time.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Blowing her own trumpet.
Idiom: Blowing her own trumpet
Meaning: Talking proudly about yourself or praising yourself too much.
Example: She kept blowing her own trumpet about how great she is at everything.
Meaning of the other options:
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Crying over the spilt milk – Feeling sad about something that has already happened and can't be changed
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Catching one’s eyes – Getting someone’s attention
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Facing the music – Accepting punishment or blame
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.