Question

question 7 of 21
which of the following statements uses an idiom?
a. nina can be as stubborn as a mule when she doesnt get her way.
b. the problem with ben is that he wears his heart on his sleeve.
c. its not like he told everyone your secret; he just published an article about it.
d. early to bed and early to rise makes a young man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Explanation:

An idiom is a phrase with a non-literal meaning.

• Option A is a simile (uses "as...as" for direct comparison).
• Option B uses the idiom "wears his heart on his sleeve", which means openly showing one's emotions, not the literal action.
• Option C is a sarcastic literal statement.
• Option D is a proverb, a traditional saying offering advice, not an idiom.

Answer:

B. The problem with Ben is that he wears his heart on his sleeve.