Idioms & Phrases · Question 12 · Hard
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to bell the cat
- To take on a risky task for the benefit of others
- To trap a wrongdoer
- To make a public announcement
- To punish someone publicly
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. To take on a risky task for the benefit of others
Explanation: From the fable of the mice, to bell the cat is to volunteer for a dangerous job that everyone agrees is needed but no one wants to do.
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