Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice.
A
taste a repeat of the examination
B
suffer the consequences of his action
C
bear the burnt of the disgrace
D
forfeit the opportunity of further education
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "stew in his juice" is an idiom that means someone should suffer the unpleasant consequences of their own actions or mistakes. In this case, the student found guilty of examination malpractice would have to face the repercussions of their wrongdoing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11013)