While the ladies continued their small talk
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.
whispering
backbiting
gossip
light conversation
Correct answer is D
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