After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Be careful of what you say; there are no flies on the boss. This means that the boss is
- strict
-
smart
- gullible
- neat
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The phrase 'there are no flies on the boss' is an idiomatic expression that means the boss is smart and alert, not easily fooled or deceived. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation is that the boss is smart.