Question

"My poor little reputation, such as it is, will suffer shipwreck if I am so candid."
What does the phrase will suffer shipwreck mean?
A
will be discussed by sailors
B
will be severely damaged
C
will be inflated by others
D
will be forgotten completely

Answer 1

The phrase "will suffer shipwreck" in this context means that the reputation will be severely damaged. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B
will be severely damaged