Question

Choose the correct option to complete the given conversation.
Shreya: My brother hates spinach, every-time my mother serves it to him, he ______________.
A. Makes a poker face
B. Makes a face only a mother could hate
C. Looks like a hot potato
D. Makes a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp.

Answer 1

Hint: The given conversation suggests that Shreya’s brother hates spinach and every-time he is served the same, he gives a reaction. Now, if we hate something we would give a reaction that would express our distaste. Therefore, we will choose an option that is similar to a reaction of distaste.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us analyze each option individually to know the correct answer.

Make a poker face: To make a poker face means to keep a straight expression, an expression that signifies neither approval nor refusal. Example: Even after such a huge theft, he maintained a poker face. This option is incorrect as Shreya’s brother will give a reaction of refusal or criticism as he doesn’t like spinach.
Makes a face that only a mother could hate: There is no such idiom or phrase in existence. Also, this phrase is not meaningful. There will be no question of hating a child if he doesn’t like a particular food. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
Looks like a hot potato: The phrase ‘hot potato’ means something which becomes awkward to talk or discuss, a topic that becomes controversial. Example: The subject of women’s safety became a hot potato in yesterday’s parliament session. Therefore, this option doesn’t suit this conversation and is incorrect.
Makes a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp: This phrase means that someone makes an ugly face. Somebody would make an ugly face only to express their dislike towards a particular thing. Therefore, this option is correct.

So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note:
Idioms or phrases are used to express the meaning of a particular situation. The phrase ‘ makes a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp’ refers to an ugly face as when a bulldog chews a wasp, it makes a face of distaste, an unpleasant face. The given conversation describes a similar situation. That is why we chose our answer.