In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase. Tongue in cheek

Options

A. in an insincere way
B. to praise wholeheartedly
C. a sensational news
D. to say something hurtful

Answer

A

Explanation

tongue in-cheek : speaking or writing in an ironic or insincere way He said that he was a huge fan of the president, although I suspect it was tongue in cheek. The best otpion is in an insincere way.