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Which phrase is an example of jargon?

A) "an easy target" (section 23)

B) "went out like a light" (section 16)

C) "to make a laughingstock" (section 4)

D) "defamation of character" (section 29)

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The correct answer is: [C]:
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"to make a laughingstock" .
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The other answer choices represent idioms or, in the case of choice [D]; a idiomatic phrase of sorts.
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