The idiom ‘gall and wormwood’ means
Question and options
The idiom ‘gall and wormwood’ means
- Boiling with emotions
- Feelings of disappointment and dejection
- Feelings of bitterness and resentment
- Flame with anger
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Feelings of bitterness and resentment
'Gall and wormwood' (both bitter substances) denotes something deeply galling: bitterness and resentment. The other options describe anger or dejection, not bitterness.
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