Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
vent one's spleen in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following statements uses the given idiom correctly?
(i) When we vent our spleen we generally feel good.
(ii) Consult a doctor for controlling the damage to your system when you vent your spleen.
(iii) His latest article in the newspaper vents his spleen on bureaucracy and the prevalence of red-tapism.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Only statements (i) and (iii)
Explanation:
(i) When we vent our spleen we generally feel good.
• Correct usage. This means when we express our anger or frustration, we often feel relief.
(ii) Consult a doctor for controlling the damage to your system when you vent your spleen.
• Incorrect usage. Here, the idiom is interpreted literally (as if referring to the actual organ), which is not the meaning of the phrase.
(iii) His latest article in the newspaper vents his spleen on bureaucracy and the prevalence of red-tapism.
• Correct usage. This means the article expresses his anger or frustration about bureaucracy and red-tapism.
Only statements (i) and (iii) use the idiom correctly.
vent one's spleen – questions
Has vent one's spleen been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – vent one's spleen has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.