Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase, “it’s just a scratch”? during a championship baseball game, daniel was struck in the face by a line drive. dizzy and unable to see clearly, he collapsed to the ground. as his coach raced out to check on him, daniel muttered, “it’s just a scratch,” and begged to stay in the game. a. daniel’s statement is a bold lie, meant to trick his coach and teammates. b. this phrase indicates that daniel is unharmed and can continue to play in the game. c. daniel's statement downplays how serious his injury is in the hope that he can stay in the game. d. this phrase uses sarcasm to emphasize the gravity of the situation.

glamis thou art, and cawdor; and shalt be what thou art promis'd; yet do i fear thy nature; it is too full o' the milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way: thou wouldst be great; art not without ambition; but without the illness should attend it. what thou wouldst highly, that wouldst thou holily; wouldst not play false, and yet wouldst wrongly win: thou'dst have, great glamis, that which cries, "thus thou must do, if thou have it: and that which rather thou dost fear to do than wishest should be undone." hie thee hither, that i may pour my spirits in thine ear; and chastise with the valor of my tongue all that impedes thee from the golden round, which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem to have thee crown'd withal.  

he lacks ambition.  

he is hesitant.  

he lacks courage.  

he has moral scruples.