Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The criminal didn’t bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence?
- displayed no understanding whatsoever
- didn't shed a single tear
- moved none of his eyelids
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showed no emotion or surprise
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The phrase "didn't bat an eyelid" is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone did not show any reaction, emotion, or surprise to a situation, even when it was expected.