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Verbal Ability/Word-usage 36 / 50

Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate: mind

A. The government urged citizens to bear in mind the public health guidelines during the festive season.
B. Despite conflicting advice, the CEO ultimately made up his mind to proceed with the controversial acquisition.
C. During the press conference, the senator spoke his mind out regarding the recent legislative developments.
D. Receiving the positive results finally helped her to put her mind at ease concerning her medical condition.

The incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word "mind" is in the third option: "During the press conference, the senator spoke his mind out regarding the recent legislative developments."
Why it's wrong:
The standard idiomatic expression is "speak one's mind," which means to state one's opinion frankly. The addition of the word "out" is not part of the established idiom and renders the phrase grammatically and idiomatically incorrect in this context.
Correct usage: "During the press conference, the senator spoke his mind regarding the recent legislative developments."

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