In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
A.
whispering
B.
backbiting
C.
gossip
D.
light conversation
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
