English · Figures of Speech
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‘Blow great trumpet / horn’ refers to:
- A
Boast
- B
Violent flow of word
- C
Celebrate enthusiastically
- D
Eruption
The phrase ‘Blow great trumpet / horn’ is idiomatic and means to boast. It involves talking about one's own achievements with the intention to impress others. The correct answer is 'Boast' because it aligns with this meaning. The other options do not fit the idiomatic expression: 'Violent flow of word' suggests aggressive speech rather than boasting; 'Celebrate enthusiastically' implies joy and group activity, not personal boasting; 'Eruption' signifies a sudden release, unrelated to the context of boasting.
This expression is often used to describe someone who talks about their achievements in an exaggerated manner to gain admiration.
This option refers to a forceful or aggressive manner of speaking, but it does not match the context of making a lot of noise about one's own achievements.
While celebrating can involve making noise, this phrase is more about personal boasting rather than communal celebration.
An eruption suggests a sudden, intense release, typically of energy or emotion, but does not relate to boasting about personal achievements.
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