JAMB - English Language (1978 - No. 21)
Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence:
When the man was caught by police, he presented a bold front.
he attacked the policemen boldly
he walked up to the policemen
he faced the situation with apparent boldness
he bravely attempted to give them a present
he frowned at them in a defiant manner
Spiegazione
The phrase "presented a bold front" is an idiom that means someone is acting bravely or confidently in a difficult situation, even if they might not feel that way inside.