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Complete the sentence below with the appropriate idiomatic expression. Which phrase correctly completes the sentence?

Answer:Rather than avoiding the difficult conversation with the committee, the chairperson decided to 【bite the bullet】 and present the audit findings directly.

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The expression that correctly completes the sentence is 'bite the bullet'.
The phrase 'bite the bullet' is an idiomatic expression that means to accept and face a difficult, unavoidable situation with fortitude. In the sentence, the chairperson decides to face the uncomfortable task of presenting audit findings directly.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual clues in the sentence.
The sentence contrasts avoiding a difficult situation ('Rather than avoiding...') with taking direct, brave action.
Understanding the context establishes the intended meaning needed to complete the idiom.
2
Select the idiomatic phrase matching the requirement of confronting a tough situation bravely.
The idiom 'bite the bullet' means to face a painful or undesirable situation with courage.
This idiom perfectly fits the action of presenting unpleasant audit findings directly without hesitation.

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