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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase: A: My boss in the office always shouts at me. B: I know him very well. His 'bark is worse than his bite'. What does B mean here?
- 1The boss acts like a dog and keeps barking.
- 2The boss is known for his bad temper and A should not annoy him.
- 3A need not worry too much about his boss, since the latter is not likely to harm him.✓
- 4The boss is a dangerous man and he is likely to harm A. Therefore A should be careful with him.
Correct answer
A need not worry too much about his boss, since the latter is not likely to harm him.
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